Chapter III

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

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

in addition

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

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

From this reading BOATS, RAFTS, AND MAKE-SHIFT FLOATS.

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

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

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

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

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

From this reading The traveller may, perhaps, be fortunate enough to possess one or more sound and seaworthy.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading BOATS, RAFTS, AND MAKE-SHIFT FLOATS.

the lower side of anything

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

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

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

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

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

maintain or assert

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

travel along a zigzag path

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

one or the other of two

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

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

From this reading The traveller may, perhaps, be fortunate enough to possess one or more sound and seaworthy.

confer a trust upon

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

plural of “float” — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment

From this reading BOATS, RAFTS, AND MAKE-SHIFT FLOATS.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading The traveller may, perhaps, be fortunate enough to possess one or more sound and seaworthy.

many times at short intervals

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

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

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

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

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

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

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

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From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

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

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

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

From this reading BOATS, RAFTS, AND MAKE-SHIFT FLOATS.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The traveller may, perhaps, be fortunate enough to possess one or more sound and seaworthy.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

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

From this reading The traveller may, perhaps, be fortunate enough to possess one or more sound and seaworthy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

absolutely essential

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The traveller may, perhaps, be fortunate enough to possess one or more sound and seaworthy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

make a painting

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

by chance

From this reading The traveller may, perhaps, be fortunate enough to possess one or more sound and seaworthy.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The traveller may, perhaps, be fortunate enough to possess one or more sound and seaworthy.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

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

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

a large number or amount

From this reading BOATS, RAFTS, AND MAKE-SHIFT FLOATS.

capable of being repaired or rectified

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

very bad

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

fit for a sea voyage

From this reading The traveller may, perhaps, be fortunate enough to possess one or more sound and seaworthy.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The traveller may, perhaps, be fortunate enough to possess one or more sound and seaworthy.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

given added strength or support

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

dried naturally by the sun

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

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

From this reading The traveller may, perhaps, be fortunate enough to possess one or more sound and seaworthy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

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

From this reading The traveller may, perhaps, be fortunate enough to possess one or more sound and seaworthy.

a person who changes location

From this reading The traveller may, perhaps, be fortunate enough to possess one or more sound and seaworthy.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

lacking stability or fixity or firmness

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

precisely as stated

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

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 If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

at the time that

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

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

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading If a boat be very leaky, and is so rotten as not to be reparable by ordinary means, cover the whole bottom with canvas to above the water line, and paint it, she will then be perfectly tight, and also very much strengthened and protected against external injury.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading {Stopping leaky boats.} In traversing wild countries, or examining their coasts, lakes, or rivers, boats of some kind are indispensably necessary.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.

in the company of; together with

From this reading More frequently, however, it will be his lot to have either some sun-dried leaky craft, crank canoe, or unstable raft, on which to entrust his life and equipment, when his ingenuity and powers of resource must be exercised in order to successfully contend with the various shortcomings and failings he will certainly discover.