Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

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

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

eagerly desirous

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

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

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

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From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

travel across or pass over

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

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

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

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From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

the organ of sight

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

your parents

From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

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

From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

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

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

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

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

notable English cricketer (1882-1963)

From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.

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

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

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

From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

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

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

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

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

for more time

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

not any; not one

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

and nothing more

From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

-ing form of “revoke” — fail to follow suit when able and required to do so

From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

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

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

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

From this reading Indeed, only for the presence of Dr. Hobbs, some of the parents of the scouts might have felt like revoking their promise to allow their boys to be of the party.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.

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From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

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

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

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

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

a special situation

From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

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

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

a source of difficulty

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

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

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

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

From this reading THE RIVAL FISHERMEN As the afternoon crept on, and the boat continued to keep up a merry pace, the boys began to feel their confidence return.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

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

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

precisely as stated

From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.

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

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

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

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

during the time that

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was not the purpose of the cruisers to try and cross the vast body of water upon which their little craft was launched, and which is so immense that for two whole days they might be out of sight of land.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading As Thad assured them he did not expect to have any further trouble with the engine, they no longer kept an anxious eye on the working part of the craft, while at the least unusual sound every fellow's heart seemed ready to jump into his throat with wild alarm.

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

From this reading Thad knew the danger that lay in such a thing, and had promised the folks at home in Cranford that he would be very careful.