Chapter XIX

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

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

in actual fact

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

(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 When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.

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

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

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

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

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

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading The yell was answered by the one lonely scream of a loon.

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

From this reading There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

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

From this reading When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

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

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

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

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

in a numb manner; without feeling

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.

and nothing more

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

immediately past

From this reading When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.

the act of tarrying

From this reading There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

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

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading The yell was answered by the one lonely scream of a loon.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

a worthless lazy fellow

From this reading The yell was answered by the one lonely scream of a loon.

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 There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

according to the clock

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The yell was answered by the one lonely scream of a loon.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.

on one occasion

From this reading There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

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

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

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

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The yell was answered by the one lonely scream of a loon.

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

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

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From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

in the near future

From this reading There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

the season of growth

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

in a swift manner

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

the act of swimming

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

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

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.

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

From this reading When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

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

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

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

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

in the direction of

From this reading When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

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

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

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

From this reading There was many a lingering backward look as long as the camp was in sight, but once in the shallow river they were soon too busy to think of it.

at the time that

From this reading It was about seven o’clock in the morning when the canoes put out slowly from the boathouse, one by one, and assembled in a little compact fleet just outside the swimming raft ready for the seven-hundred-mile trip down the river.

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

From this reading The days in camp had come to an end, come insensibly to an end, for time had glided so swiftly from one event to another that it was almost impossible to believe that those four months, which had seemed so long in the spring, had actually gone.

with unconditional and enthusiastic devotion

From this reading When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading When the last had joined the fleet there was a mighty wholehearted yell for the old camp, before they all shot away together toward the river.