(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Had Courtenay proposed to sail away into the Pacific she would have listened with placid approval.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Had Courtenay proposed to sail away into the Pacific she would have listened with placid approval.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she feared neither Indians nor sea.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
Courtenay
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From this reading Had Courtenay proposed to sail away into the Pacific she would have listened with placid approval.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
the first light of day
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
Elsie
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From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
extricateverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪt/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But she feared neither Indians nor sea.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Courtenay proposed to sail away into the Pacific she would have listened with placid approval.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading But she feared neither Indians nor sea.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
KANSASnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
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 She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
life-boat
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From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Had Courtenay proposed to sail away into the Pacific she would have listened with placid approval.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
the force of workers available
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But she feared neither Indians nor sea.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But she feared neither Indians nor sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
others
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From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Had Courtenay proposed to sail away into the Pacific she would have listened with placid approval.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Had Courtenay proposed to sail away into the Pacific she would have listened with placid approval.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Had Courtenay proposed to sail away into the Pacific she would have listened with placid approval.
RESUMESnounUS /rɪˈzuːmz/
plural of “resume” — short descriptive summary (of events)
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Had Courtenay proposed to sail away into the Pacific she would have listened with placid approval.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But she feared neither Indians nor sea.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew that her lover placed men in each of the canoes, that the life-boat itself was crowded, and that it began the seaward journey after the others had started.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN THE _KANSAS_ RESUMES HER VOYAGE The events of the next hour were shadowy as the dawn to Elsie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had Courtenay proposed to sail away into the Pacific she would have listened with placid approval.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She followed his explanation that if one of the lighter craft got into difficulties at the Indian barrier, the big, heavy boat would be able to extricate it.
