Chapter IV

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “And there are many things to learn about this land-piloting, too,” he told him.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The air was very cold and everything frozen hard, and Larry’s teeth were chattering before Martin returned and started the fire.

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

From this reading “And there are many things to learn about this land-piloting, too,” he told him.

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

From this reading “And there are many things to learn about this land-piloting, too,” he told him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

a youthful male person

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading The air was very cold and everything frozen hard, and Larry’s teeth were chattering before Martin returned and started the fire.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The air was very cold and everything frozen hard, and Larry’s teeth were chattering before Martin returned and started the fire.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The air was very cold and everything frozen hard, and Larry’s teeth were chattering before Martin returned and started the fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The air was very cold and everything frozen hard, and Larry’s teeth were chattering before Martin returned and started the fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading The air was very cold and everything frozen hard, and Larry’s teeth were chattering before Martin returned and started the fire.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

the act of departing

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The air was very cold and everything frozen hard, and Larry’s teeth were chattering before Martin returned and started the fire.

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

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

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

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

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

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

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From this reading “Now notice how I lay these sticks and make this fire,” Martin instructed.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

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

From this reading “Now notice how I lay these sticks and make this fire,” Martin instructed.

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

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading “Now notice how I lay these sticks and make this fire,” Martin instructed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

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From this reading “And there are many things to learn about this land-piloting, too,” he told him.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

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

From this reading The air was very cold and everything frozen hard, and Larry’s teeth were chattering before Martin returned and started the fire.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Now notice how I lay these sticks and make this fire,” Martin instructed.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading “And there are many things to learn about this land-piloting, too,” he told him.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

engage in

From this reading “Now notice how I lay these sticks and make this fire,” Martin instructed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “And there are many things to learn about this land-piloting, too,” he told him.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading “Now notice how I lay these sticks and make this fire,” Martin instructed.

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

From this reading “Now notice how I lay these sticks and make this fire,” Martin instructed.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

and nothing more

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The air was very cold and everything frozen hard, and Larry’s teeth were chattering before Martin returned and started the fire.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

a particular situation

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The air was very cold and everything frozen hard, and Larry’s teeth were chattering before Martin returned and started the fire.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading “Now notice how I lay these sticks and make this fire,” Martin instructed.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading The air was very cold and everything frozen hard, and Larry’s teeth were chattering before Martin returned and started the fire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

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

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “And there are many things to learn about this land-piloting, too,” he told him.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “Now notice how I lay these sticks and make this fire,” Martin instructed.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “And there are many things to learn about this land-piloting, too,” he told him.

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

From this reading “And there are many things to learn about this land-piloting, too,” he told him.

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

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “And there are many things to learn about this land-piloting, too,” he told him.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “And there are many things to learn about this land-piloting, too,” he told him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

precisely as stated

From this reading The air was very cold and everything frozen hard, and Larry’s teeth were chattering before Martin returned and started the fire.

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

From this reading LESSONS IN PILOTING At daylight the next morning old Martin roused the boy, reminding him that he “was to begin learning his trade” that day.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

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

From this reading The air was very cold and everything frozen hard, and Larry’s teeth were chattering before Martin returned and started the fire.

during the time that

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Meanwhile the old hunter took the axe and went into the woods for fuel while Larry was putting on his shoes and his coat--the only garments he had removed on going to bed the night before.