Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

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From this reading "Thar ain't no conveyance to the clarin'.

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

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

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

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

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

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

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

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

give a benediction to

From this reading "Bless yer soul, Mas'r," he said, in reply to the question.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

a youthful male person

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

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From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

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From this reading "Thar ain't no conveyance to the clarin'.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

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

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

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

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

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

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

an opening into or through something

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

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

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

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

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

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

From this reading "Bless yer soul, Mas'r," he said, in reply to the question.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

not any; not one

From this reading "Thar ain't no conveyance to the clarin'.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

any of several low-growing palms with fan-shaped leaves

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

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

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "Bless yer soul, Mas'r," he said, in reply to the question.

on the contrary

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "Bless yer soul, Mas'r," he said, in reply to the question.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Bless yer soul, Mas'r," he said, in reply to the question.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

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

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "Bless yer soul, Mas'r," he said, in reply to the question.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

carry out

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

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

From this reading "Thar ain't no conveyance to the clarin'.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

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

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

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

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

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

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

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

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

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

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

at the time that

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

during the time that

From this reading From being a petted cabin boy, Ted had grown to be something of a spoiled one, and was what the passengers thought rather too "peart" in his ways, while some of the crew insisted that he needed "takin' down a button hole lower," whatever that might mean.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PALMETTO CLEARING The stranger had asked Ted on the boat, when he came with some lemonade he had ordered, how far it was from the Brock House to the palmetto clearing, and if there was any conveyance to take him there.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Ted had stared at him with wonder--first, as to what such as he could want at the clearing, and second, if he was crazy enough to think there was a conveyance.

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

From this reading "Bless yer soul, Mas'r," he said, in reply to the question.