Chapter XIX

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

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

highly skilled

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

(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 Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

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

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

large but transportable armament

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

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

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

in a blunt direct manner

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

official routes of communication

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

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

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

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

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

-ing form of “elicit” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

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

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

apart from; not including

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

in a gruff manner

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

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

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

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

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

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

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

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

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

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

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

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

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

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

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

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 He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

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

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

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

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

past form of “opine” — express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

arrange in a container

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

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

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

the cost of carrying or transporting

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

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

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

containing or using responses; alternating

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

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From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

propose a toast to

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

get by special effort

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

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

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

the season of growth

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

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

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

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

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

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

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

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

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

put to use

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

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

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

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From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

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

From this reading The heavy rainfall and the melting of the snows had swollen the watercourses of the region to such a degree that they had risen out of their deep, rock-bound channels, and this enabled Raymond to secure water-carriage for the guns the greater part of the return journey.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

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

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.

at the time that

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

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

From this reading He had some hardships to relate of a long portage across country when the pack animals which had carried his supplies and ammunition had been utilized as artillery horses, and had drawn the guns along such devious ways as the buffalo paths from one salt spring to another might furnish.

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

From this reading He hearkened with a doubtful mien to the ensign’s report of the vicissitudes of the expedition, and was obviously of the opinion that the whole mission could have been as well accomplished in a less melodramatic and turbulent manner.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Why the recoil of the pieces did not sink the old pettiaugre with all on board, to their imminent danger of drowning in the tumultuous depths of the spring floods, Captain Howard could never understand, except on the principle that “Naught is never in danger,” as he said bluffly, now that his anxiety was satisfied.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Then they had embarked on the Keowee, and had come down with a rushing current, firing a salute to Fort Prince George as they approached, eliciting much responsive cheering from the garrison, and creating more commotion than they were worth, the commandant gruffly opined.