Chapter XII · Hearts Courageous

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

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

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From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

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

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

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

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

formerly two short sleds coupled together

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

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From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Higher still reared the one side of the cabin, until it seemed as though the hearts of some of the boys were in their throats.

blow the clarion

From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

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

From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

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

From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

every person

From this reading "Get on the other side, everybody, quick!"

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Get on the other side, everybody, quick!"

tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

the act of grasping

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

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

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Higher still reared the one side of the cabin, until it seemed as though the hearts of some of the boys were in their throats.

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Higher still reared the one side of the cabin, until it seemed as though the hearts of some of the boys were in their throats.

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

From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

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

From this reading Higher still reared the one side of the cabin, until it seemed as though the hearts of some of the boys were in their throats.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

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

From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

be obedient to

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Get on the other side, everybody, quick!"

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading "Get on the other side, everybody, quick!"

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading Higher still reared the one side of the cabin, until it seemed as though the hearts of some of the boys were in their throats.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Higher still reared the one side of the cabin, until it seemed as though the hearts of some of the boys were in their throats.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

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

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

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

From this reading Higher still reared the one side of the cabin, until it seemed as though the hearts of some of the boys were in their throats.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

with speed

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

not in physical motion

From this reading Higher still reared the one side of the cabin, until it seemed as though the hearts of some of the boys were in their throats.

dependable

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

-ing form of “straddle” — sit or stand astride of

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

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From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

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

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Higher still reared the one side of the cabin, until it seemed as though the hearts of some of the boys were in their throats.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

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

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

From this reading Higher still reared the one side of the cabin, until it seemed as though the hearts of some of the boys were in their throats.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

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

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

up to a particular time

From this reading Higher still reared the one side of the cabin, until it seemed as though the hearts of some of the boys were in their throats.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Thad was shouting now, and the sound of his clarion voice thrilled them as nothing else could have done.

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

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

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

From this reading It was a time of terrible suspense as the boat tilted so far on one side that one or two of the boys slipped, and fell, as though they were straddling a bobsled, and on a steep down grade.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was not so easy to obey, such was the dreadful slope to the floor of the cabin; but Giraffe gave a helpful hand to struggling Bumpus, and on the other side Allan fastened a good grip on the stout one, so that between them both he was speedily landed where he would do the most good.