Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

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

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

put in effect

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

(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 Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

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

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

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

From this reading The passenger must take his provisions with him, as none are to be had on the river.

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

From this reading The passenger must take his provisions with him, as none are to be had on the river.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading As for taking our boats from here, and rowing them up the river, I should think it would be a hopeless attempt.

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

From this reading The passenger must take his provisions with him, as none are to be had on the river.

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From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading As for taking our boats from here, and rowing them up the river, I should think it would be a hopeless attempt.

the act of burning something

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

plural of “crux” — a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

a former Spanish gold coin

From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

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From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

divisible by two

From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

a notable achievement

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

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

From this reading The passenger must take his provisions with him, as none are to be had on the river.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading As for taking our boats from here, and rowing them up the river, I should think it would be a hopeless attempt.

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

From this reading The passenger must take his provisions with him, as none are to be had on the river.

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

From this reading The passenger must take his provisions with him, as none are to be had on the river.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading As for taking our boats from here, and rowing them up the river, I should think it would be a hopeless attempt.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

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

From this reading As for taking our boats from here, and rowing them up the river, I should think it would be a hopeless attempt.

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

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

the force of workers available

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The passenger must take his provisions with him, as none are to be had on the river.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

not one, and not any

From this reading The passenger must take his provisions with him, as none are to be had on the river.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The passenger must take his provisions with him, as none are to be had on the river.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As for taking our boats from here, and rowing them up the river, I should think it would be a hopeless attempt.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

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 A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading The passenger must take his provisions with him, as none are to be had on the river.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

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

From this reading The passenger must take his provisions with him, as none are to be had on the river.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading As for taking our boats from here, and rowing them up the river, I should think it would be a hopeless attempt.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As for taking our boats from here, and rowing them up the river, I should think it would be a hopeless attempt.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

situated in or oriented toward the southwest

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

carry out

From this reading The passenger must take his provisions with him, as none are to be had on the river.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading As for taking our boats from here, and rowing them up the river, I should think it would be a hopeless attempt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

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

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As for taking our boats from here, and rowing them up the river, I should think it would be a hopeless attempt.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading As for taking our boats from here, and rowing them up the river, I should think it would be a hopeless attempt.

being six more than thirty

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

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

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

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

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

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

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

not knowledgeable about something specified

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

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

From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

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

From this reading A doubloon ($16) was the lowest charge for a single passenger, and from that up to two, three, and even four doubloons.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

which person or people

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A light canoe with two active boatmen and but one passenger in it, will reach Cruces in ten or twelve hours, whilst a heavier one might require thirty-six hours to accomplish the passage.

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

From this reading As for taking our boats from here, and rowing them up the river, I should think it would be a hopeless attempt.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Hardy boatmen from our southwestern States, who are accustomed to a much similar mode of travel on their rivers, would probably be able to accomplish it; but in that burning and unhealthy climate, for young men fresh from the North, unacquainted with the dangers of such navigation, and all unacclimated, to attempt such a feat would be madness indeed.