Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

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

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

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

From this reading Those who sought shelter in Camp Comalong were up and out early, and the Bobbies were not long in following.

the lower side of anything

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Crowds of curious gathered early, and in general terms business was suspended in favor of sight-seeing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

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

From this reading Those who sought shelter in Camp Comalong were up and out early, and the Bobbies were not long in following.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Crowds of curious gathered early, and in general terms business was suspended in favor of sight-seeing.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Crowds of curious gathered early, and in general terms business was suspended in favor of sight-seeing.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading DANGER SIGNALS Daylight showed what havoc the storm had wrought.

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

From this reading DANGER SIGNALS Daylight showed what havoc the storm had wrought.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Crowds of curious gathered early, and in general terms business was suspended in favor of sight-seeing.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

promote over another

From this reading Crowds of curious gathered early, and in general terms business was suspended in favor of sight-seeing.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Those who sought shelter in Camp Comalong were up and out early, and the Bobbies were not long in following.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

brought together in one place

From this reading Crowds of curious gathered early, and in general terms business was suspended in favor of sight-seeing.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Crowds of curious gathered early, and in general terms business was suspended in favor of sight-seeing.

highest in quality

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

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

From this reading DANGER SIGNALS Daylight showed what havoc the storm had wrought.

violent and needless disturbance

From this reading DANGER SIGNALS Daylight showed what havoc the storm had wrought.

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

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

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

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Those who sought shelter in Camp Comalong were up and out early, and the Bobbies were not long in following.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Those who sought shelter in Camp Comalong were up and out early, and the Bobbies were not long in following.

above and across; more than

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

someone who breaks a record

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

plural of “rowboat” — a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

plural of “sailboat” — a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Those who sought shelter in Camp Comalong were up and out early, and the Bobbies were not long in following.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading DANGER SIGNALS Daylight showed what havoc the storm had wrought.

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

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

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

From this reading Crowds of curious gathered early, and in general terms business was suspended in favor of sight-seeing.

plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading DANGER SIGNALS Daylight showed what havoc the storm had wrought.

that is looked for

From this reading Those who sought shelter in Camp Comalong were up and out early, and the Bobbies were not long in following.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading DANGER SIGNALS Daylight showed what havoc the storm had wrought.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading Crowds of curious gathered early, and in general terms business was suspended in favor of sight-seeing.

feeling self-importance

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Crowds of curious gathered early, and in general terms business was suspended in favor of sight-seeing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But it was among the campers that the greatest damage had been done, and Camp Norm was not alone in blowing away in the tempest.

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

From this reading DANGER SIGNALS Daylight showed what havoc the storm had wrought.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who sought shelter in Camp Comalong were up and out early, and the Bobbies were not long in following.

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

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

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

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

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

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

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

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

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

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading DANGER SIGNALS Daylight showed what havoc the storm had wrought.

in or at the place that

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

which person or people

From this reading Those who sought shelter in Camp Comalong were up and out early, and the Bobbies were not long in following.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The lake front was strewn with craft washed in by the swelled waters; there were sailboats bottom side up, canvas carried from one end of the lake to the other, rowboats torn from their docks where strong ropes over stronger posts were thought to hold them securely; in fact the storm had been a record-breaker and the new record was one of considerable devastation.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading DANGER SIGNALS Daylight showed what havoc the storm had wrought.