Chapter XVII · An “Injin” Story

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

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

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

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

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

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

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

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Mike having no paddling to do indulged in the exchange much more than his companions.

a female human offspring

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

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

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mike having no paddling to do indulged in the exchange much more than his companions.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading Mike having no paddling to do indulged in the exchange much more than his companions.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

a young female

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.

a farewell remark

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

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

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mike having no paddling to do indulged in the exchange much more than his companions.

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

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

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

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.

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

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

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From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

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

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading Mike having no paddling to do indulged in the exchange much more than his companions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

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

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading Mike having no paddling to do indulged in the exchange much more than his companions.

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

From this reading Mike having no paddling to do indulged in the exchange much more than his companions.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mike having no paddling to do indulged in the exchange much more than his companions.

as might be expected

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

not any; not one

From this reading Mike having no paddling to do indulged in the exchange much more than his companions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

propel with a paddle

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading Mike having no paddling to do indulged in the exchange much more than his companions.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

having a point

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

not used up

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

express the need or desire for

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.

a result

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

be seated

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

a ray of sunlight

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

crush together or collapse

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mike having no paddling to do indulged in the exchange much more than his companions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

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

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

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

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

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

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

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

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

in the direction of

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Unaware of this, and carrying no binoculars, the lads did not know how distinctly they remained in the field of vision of their friends and naturally the signalling between the parties stopped.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The doctor and his little daughter stood at the landing, the mother remaining at the house, and watched the canoe as it put out from the shore and headed toward the bungalow on the other side of the lake.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The fact that the boys had to sit facing the other way did not prevent them from turning their heads several times and waving a hand or paddle in response to the good-bye greeting of Sunbeam.

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

From this reading By and by the girl at the request of her father ran to the house and brought back his powerful telescope, which he pointed at the boat.