Chapter XII

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

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading These arrangements completed the start across the island was made, and after about three hours traveling the boys reached the spot where they had camped.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

later than; following

From this reading These arrangements completed the start across the island was made, and after about three hours traveling the boys reached the spot where they had camped.

in addition

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

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

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading They hurried anxiously to the beach.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading They hurried anxiously to the beach.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading These arrangements completed the start across the island was made, and after about three hours traveling the boys reached the spot where they had camped.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

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

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

plural of “chop” — the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)

From this reading PORK CHOPS PROVES HIS METAL.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading These arrangements completed the start across the island was made, and after about three hours traveling the boys reached the spot where they had camped.

deem to be

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

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

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

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

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

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

From this reading PORK CHOPS PROVES HIS METAL.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading These arrangements completed the start across the island was made, and after about three hours traveling the boys reached the spot where they had camped.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading They hurried anxiously to the beach.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

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

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

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

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading PORK CHOPS PROVES HIS METAL.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

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From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

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

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

meat from a domestic hog or pig

From this reading PORK CHOPS PROVES HIS METAL.

-ing form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading PORK CHOPS PROVES HIS METAL.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading These arrangements completed the start across the island was made, and after about three hours traveling the boys reached the spot where they had camped.

(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading These arrangements completed the start across the island was made, and after about three hours traveling the boys reached the spot where they had camped.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

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

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These arrangements completed the start across the island was made, and after about three hours traveling the boys reached the spot where they had camped.

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

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

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

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

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

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading These arrangements completed the start across the island was made, and after about three hours traveling the boys reached the spot where they had camped.

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

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

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

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

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

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

which person or people

From this reading It was impossible to consider rounding the island in the canoes in the sea that was running; but this difficulty was got over by Ben, who impressed a guide from the moonshiners' settlement to guide them around to the spot where they had camped, and off which the _Carrier Dove_ was moored.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Arrangements were also made to have the canoes carried across the island later by three strapping young crackers, who were glad of the chance to earn a little money by proffering their services.