Chapter XVI

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

From this reading DORY DORNWOOD GIVES A LESSON IN BOAT-SAILING.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

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

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

for the reason that

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

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From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading He had not pluck enough when it was blowing fresh to keep his sail full.

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From this reading DORY DORNWOOD GIVES A LESSON IN BOAT-SAILING.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

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From this reading DORY DORNWOOD GIVES A LESSON IN BOAT-SAILING.

a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled

From this reading DORY DORNWOOD GIVES A LESSON IN BOAT-SAILING.

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

From this reading He had not pluck enough when it was blowing fresh to keep his sail full.

past form of “err” — to make a mistake or be incorrect

From this reading He erred in the opposite extreme,--he was too timid.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He erred in the opposite extreme,--he was too timid.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He had not pluck enough when it was blowing fresh to keep his sail full.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He had not pluck enough when it was blowing fresh to keep his sail full.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading DORY DORNWOOD GIVES A LESSON IN BOAT-SAILING.

shining intensely

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

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

From this reading He had not pluck enough when it was blowing fresh to keep his sail full.

only a very short time before

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

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

From this reading He erred in the opposite extreme,--he was too timid.

vertical space available to allow easy passage under something

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

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

From this reading He had not pluck enough when it was blowing fresh to keep his sail full.

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

From this reading DORY DORNWOOD GIVES A LESSON IN BOAT-SAILING.

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

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He had not pluck enough when it was blowing fresh to keep his sail full.

a unit of instruction

From this reading DORY DORNWOOD GIVES A LESSON IN BOAT-SAILING.

come together

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading He erred in the opposite extreme,--he was too timid.

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From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading He had not pluck enough when it was blowing fresh to keep his sail full.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading He had not pluck enough when it was blowing fresh to keep his sail full.

plural of “sailboat” — a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

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

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

move hurridly

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

a woman's close-fitting foundation garment

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

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

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

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

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading He erred in the opposite extreme,--he was too timid.

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

From this reading He had not pluck enough when it was blowing fresh to keep his sail full.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He erred in the opposite extreme,--he was too timid.

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

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

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

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

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

From this reading The barges were overhauling her, because she had hardly any headway; and when she went in stays, she had not speed enough to meet the fierce waves.

at the time that

From this reading He had not pluck enough when it was blowing fresh to keep his sail full.

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

From this reading It was absolutely certain that Bissell was not a reckless and over-daring skipper, which is often the most glaring fault of those in charge of sailboats.