Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

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

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

(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 John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

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

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

any thing at all

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

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

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In five minutes the strikers were on the twelve big boats doing their best to live up to orders.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In five minutes the strikers were on the twelve big boats doing their best to live up to orders.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

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

From this reading In five minutes the strikers were on the twelve big boats doing their best to live up to orders.

sealed vessel where water is converted to steam

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

clothing in general

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading In five minutes the strikers were on the twelve big boats doing their best to live up to orders.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading In five minutes the strikers were on the twelve big boats doing their best to live up to orders.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

informal terms for a meal

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

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From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

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

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

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

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In five minutes the strikers were on the twelve big boats doing their best to live up to orders.

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

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

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

kept in good condition

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

and nothing more

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading In five minutes the strikers were on the twelve big boats doing their best to live up to orders.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

not any; not one

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

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

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

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

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

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

From this reading In five minutes the strikers were on the twelve big boats doing their best to live up to orders.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

operate an airplane

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

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

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

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From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

plural of “striker” — a forward on a soccer team

From this reading In five minutes the strikers were on the twelve big boats doing their best to live up to orders.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

in a sullen manner

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

moving very fast

From this reading John made no reply to their arguments; he merely boarded the cook's boat, and pushed off into the swift stream with the cooks and all the grub.

carry out

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

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

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

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

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

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

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading In five minutes the strikers were on the twelve big boats doing their best to live up to orders.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

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

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

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

From this reading HUMAN NATURE ON THE RIVER Sunday morning, 26th of May, there was something like a strike among the sixty half-breeds and Indians that composed the crews.

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

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

at the time that

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

a Caucasian

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading They were strict Sabbatarians (when it suited them); they believed that they should do no work, but give up the day to gambling and drinking.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.

but in spite of that

From this reading Old John, the chief pilot, wished to take advantage of the fine flood on the changing river, and drift down at least to the head of the Boiler Rapids, twenty miles away, The breeds maintained, with many white swear words, for lack of strong talk in Indian, that they never yet knew Sunday work to end in anything but disaster, and they sullenly scattered among the trees, produced their cards, and proceeded to gamble away their property, next year's pay, clothes, families, anything, and otherwise show their respect for the Lord's Day and defiance of old John MacDonald.