used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DANGEROUS “GOBBLER” The adventure of Louis Gist was indeed a singular one.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A DANGEROUS “GOBBLER” The adventure of Louis Gist was indeed a singular one.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
in addition
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading This eddy swept him round with it like a bit of flotsam, and lodged him in shallower water, amid clots of foam and driftwood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
arknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
towards the shore from the water
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading This eddy swept him round with it like a bit of flotsam, and lodged him in shallower water, amid clots of foam and driftwood.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
the lower side of anything
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
lacking funds
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
clotsnounUS /klɑːts/
plural of “clot” — a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid
From this reading This eddy swept him round with it like a bit of flotsam, and lodged him in shallower water, amid clots of foam and driftwood.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A DANGEROUS “GOBBLER” The adventure of Louis Gist was indeed a singular one.
deerskinnounUS /ˈdɪrskɪn/
leather from the hide of a deer
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
deflectedverbUS /dɪˈflektɪd/
past form of “deflect” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
driftwoodnounUS /ˈdrɪftwʊd/
wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
From this reading This eddy swept him round with it like a bit of flotsam, and lodged him in shallower water, amid clots of foam and driftwood.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
eddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
flotsamnounUS /ˈflɑːtsəm/
the floating wreckage of a ship
From this reading This eddy swept him round with it like a bit of flotsam, and lodged him in shallower water, amid clots of foam and driftwood.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading This eddy swept him round with it like a bit of flotsam, and lodged him in shallower water, amid clots of foam and driftwood.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
GistnounUS /dʒɪst/
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
From this reading A DANGEROUS “GOBBLER” The adventure of Louis Gist was indeed a singular one.
GOBBLERnounUS /ˈɡɑːbələr/
a hasty eater who swallows large mouthfuls
From this reading A DANGEROUS “GOBBLER” The adventure of Louis Gist was indeed a singular one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A DANGEROUS “GOBBLER” The adventure of Louis Gist was indeed a singular one.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
Kenton
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From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
Letart's
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From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This eddy swept him round with it like a bit of flotsam, and lodged him in shallower water, amid clots of foam and driftwood.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading A DANGEROUS “GOBBLER” The adventure of Louis Gist was indeed a singular one.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
Merrick
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From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DANGEROUS “GOBBLER” The adventure of Louis Gist was indeed a singular one.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A DANGEROUS “GOBBLER” The adventure of Louis Gist was indeed a singular one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
ribnounUS /rɪb/
support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
setting-pole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
shalloweradjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊər/
comparative of “shallow” — lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading This eddy swept him round with it like a bit of flotsam, and lodged him in shallower water, amid clots of foam and driftwood.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
unusual or striking
From this reading A DANGEROUS “GOBBLER” The adventure of Louis Gist was indeed a singular one.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
possessing sweep
From this reading This eddy swept him round with it like a bit of flotsam, and lodged him in shallower water, amid clots of foam and driftwood.
swimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/
a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DANGEROUS “GOBBLER” The adventure of Louis Gist was indeed a singular one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But the lead was deflected, and passing half round his body beneath the skin, lodged there as a little blue lump against a rib on the other side!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This eddy swept him round with it like a bit of flotsam, and lodged him in shallower water, amid clots of foam and driftwood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DANGEROUS “GOBBLER” The adventure of Louis Gist was indeed a singular one.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading This eddy swept him round with it like a bit of flotsam, and lodged him in shallower water, amid clots of foam and driftwood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
at the time that
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had set his pole in the sandy bottom to help push the ark off, and he and Merrick and Kenton were pushing hard together when a bullet from one of their Indian assailants ashore broke the setting-pole between his hands, and, penetrating his deerskin jacket, struck a rib, which it also broke.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This eddy swept him round with it like a bit of flotsam, and lodged him in shallower water, amid clots of foam and driftwood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The breaking of the pole and the shock caused him to pitch overboard; and, as he was but an indifferent swimmer, he would probably have drowned then and there had it not been for a strong eddy of the current at the foot of Letart’s Island.
