Chapter XVI · Something About the Canal

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

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

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

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

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

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

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

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

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

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

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

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

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

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

moving swiftly

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

the act of departing

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

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

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

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

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

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

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

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

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

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

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

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

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

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

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

a swift cursory examination or inspection

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

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

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

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

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

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

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

plural of “snack” — a light informal meal

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

express a supposition

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

express in words

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

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

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

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

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

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

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

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

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

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

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

short and plump

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

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

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

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

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

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

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

any plant that crowds out cultivated plants

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, I don't suppose I know much more about it than you two fellows do," rejoined Rob modestly, "but I've been reading up on it."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

which person or people

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here he looked at Tubby, who had done nothing much on the steamer but consume three huge meals a day, with "snacks" in between, and amuse himself.

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

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

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

From this reading Mr. Mainwaring said this morning that, after he had given the work a preliminary look-over, he was going to hunt for the source of that tributary of the Chagres that he thinks is responsible for the big floods every rainy season."

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, that's a good idea," supplemented Merritt, "I guess we won't get much time to study books down there.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Suppose you tell us what you know about Panama and the canal?" remarked Tubby to Rob as the three boys perched in the bow of the _Caribbean_, three days out, watching the flying fish as the vessel's prow sent them scattering like coveys of birds from big patches of yellow gulf weed.