Chapter XVI

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

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading On it was a small mosquito such as are seen in thousands during the summer all over America.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading On it was a small mosquito such as are seen in thousands during the summer all over America.

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

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

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

From this reading On it was a small mosquito such as are seen in thousands during the summer all over America.

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

From this reading On it was a small mosquito such as are seen in thousands during the summer all over America.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What is it, just a mosquito?" asked Roger.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

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

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "They've come, then," was the only remark, "but it's early for them yet."

receiving or eligible for compensation

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading On it was a small mosquito such as are seen in thousands during the summer all over America.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "They've come, then," was the only remark, "but it's early for them yet."

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

coins made of gold

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

destroyed or killed

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

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

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

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

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

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

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

a formal or official examination

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

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

From this reading "What is it, just a mosquito?" asked Roger.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

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

From this reading "They've come, then," was the only remark, "but it's early for them yet."

and nothing more

From this reading "What is it, just a mosquito?" asked Roger.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

the force of workers available

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading On it was a small mosquito such as are seen in thousands during the summer all over America.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

and nothing more

From this reading "They've come, then," was the only remark, "but it's early for them yet."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

above and across; more than

From this reading On it was a small mosquito such as are seen in thousands during the summer all over America.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

earlier in time

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "They've come, then," was the only remark, "but it's early for them yet."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

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

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On it was a small mosquito such as are seen in thousands during the summer all over America.

without speaking

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

past form of “smack” — deliver a hard blow to

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

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

From this reading On it was a small mosquito such as are seen in thousands during the summer all over America.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On it was a small mosquito such as are seen in thousands during the summer all over America.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading On it was a small mosquito such as are seen in thousands during the summer all over America.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

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

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "They've come, then," was the only remark, "but it's early for them yet."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

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

From this reading "They've come, then," was the only remark, "but it's early for them yet."

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading On it was a small mosquito such as are seen in thousands during the summer all over America.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

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

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

the upper part of anything

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

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

From this reading On it was a small mosquito such as are seen in thousands during the summer all over America.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is it, just a mosquito?" asked Roger.

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

From this reading DECLARING WAR ON UNCLE SAM The broad lower reaches of the Cantwell River, the perfect weather, the smoothly flowing current had made the couple of days prior to the finding of the gold almost a pleasure trip and compensated to Roger for the hardship through which he had gone in the rapids above.

during the time that

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But one evening, while at supper, one of the men suddenly smacked the top of one hand with the palm of the other, then held it out silently for inspection.

but in spite of that

From this reading "They've come, then," was the only remark, "but it's early for them yet."