Chapter VI

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

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

in actual fact

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

with admiration

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

later than; following

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

anew

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

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

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

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

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

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

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

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

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

official routes of communication

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

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

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

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

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

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

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

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

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

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

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

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

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

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 Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

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

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

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

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

not any; not one

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

and nothing more

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

go across or through

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

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

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

operate an airplane

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

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

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

in a fortunately providential manner

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

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

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

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

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

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

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

have in common

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

term of address for a man

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

the light of the stars

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

a boat propelled by a steam engine

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

not in physical motion

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

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

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”

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

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

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

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

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

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

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

From this reading He seemed actually to be able to feel his way up the mighty river, avoiding false channels and sandbars as if by instinct, and never hesitating as to which side of an island he ought to pass.

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

From this reading The night was clear, cold, and still; but there was no moon, and its darkness was only dissipated in a measure by brilliant starlight.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

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

From this reading This, however, was sufficient to disclose the outline of the western bank, which the new pilot kept always in sight.

which person or people

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

in a willing manner

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FLOATING ICE AND “CHY” Happy to share his responsibility with the stranger who had been so providentially sent to their relief, Phil willingly agreed to his proposal, and ordered the _Chimo_ to be again got under way.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Phil occupied the pilot-house with him, and after a long silence he exclaimed, admiringly, “You surely must have been a steamboat man, sir, before you became a missionary.”