Chapter II

-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

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From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

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

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

take into custody

From this reading In whatever manner she made the attempt, her head or her shoulders were sure to bump and arrest her progress.

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

From this reading Get yourself as close to that bar as you can, and I'll come and put you under."

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In whatever manner she made the attempt, her head or her shoulders were sure to bump and arrest her progress.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

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From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

knock against with force or violence

From this reading In whatever manner she made the attempt, her head or her shoulders were sure to bump and arrest her progress.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Get yourself as close to that bar as you can, and I'll come and put you under."

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Get yourself as close to that bar as you can, and I'll come and put you under."

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

From this reading Get yourself as close to that bar as you can, and I'll come and put you under."

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From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

past form of “duck” — to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

at any time

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

set up or found

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

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

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

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

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

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From this reading Get yourself as close to that bar as you can, and I'll come and put you under."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

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

From this reading In whatever manner she made the attempt, her head or her shoulders were sure to bump and arrest her progress.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

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

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

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

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

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

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In whatever manner she made the attempt, her head or her shoulders were sure to bump and arrest her progress.

engage in

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In whatever manner she made the attempt, her head or her shoulders were sure to bump and arrest her progress.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

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

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In whatever manner she made the attempt, her head or her shoulders were sure to bump and arrest her progress.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading In whatever manner she made the attempt, her head or her shoulders were sure to bump and arrest her progress.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Get yourself as close to that bar as you can, and I'll come and put you under."

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In whatever manner she made the attempt, her head or her shoulders were sure to bump and arrest her progress.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading In whatever manner she made the attempt, her head or her shoulders were sure to bump and arrest her progress.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

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

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

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

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

the property of being strong and resolute

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading In whatever manner she made the attempt, her head or her shoulders were sure to bump and arrest her progress.

carry out

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

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

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

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

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

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

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Adopting Mrs. Lecks's suggestion, I "ducked" my head under the bar, and passed to the other side of it.

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

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

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 Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

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

From this reading In whatever manner she made the attempt, her head or her shoulders were sure to bump and arrest her progress.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading In whatever manner she made the attempt, her head or her shoulders were sure to bump and arrest her progress.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Lecks, with but little trouble, followed my example; but Mrs. Aleshine, who, by reason of her stoutness, floated so much higher out of the water than her friend and I, found it impossible to get herself under the bar.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

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

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, Barb'ry Aleshine," said Mrs. Lecks, who had been watching her, "if you ever want to get out of this salt water, you've got to make up your mind to take some of it into your mouth and into your eyes, that is, if you don't keep 'em shut.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Get yourself as close to that bar as you can, and I'll come and put you under."