Chapter XI

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

From this reading Each of these camps supports a crew numbering from twenty to forty men according to the condition of the river.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Each of these camps supports a crew numbering from twenty to forty men according to the condition of the river.

(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 It is the duty of each crew to see that all logs get safely by their allotted territory.

given as a task

From this reading It is the duty of each crew to see that all logs get safely by their allotted territory.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

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

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

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

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

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

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

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

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is the duty of each crew to see that all logs get safely by their allotted territory.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Each of these camps supports a crew numbering from twenty to forty men according to the condition of the river.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

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

From this reading Each of these camps supports a crew numbering from twenty to forty men according to the condition of the river.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It is the duty of each crew to see that all logs get safely by their allotted territory.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each of these camps supports a crew numbering from twenty to forty men according to the condition of the river.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

-ing form of “forfeit” — lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Each of these camps supports a crew numbering from twenty to forty men according to the condition of the river.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It is the duty of each crew to see that all logs get safely by their allotted territory.

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

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

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

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

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

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

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

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

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

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

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

From this reading It is the duty of each crew to see that all logs get safely by their allotted territory.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is the duty of each crew to see that all logs get safely by their allotted territory.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

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

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

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

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading It is the duty of each crew to see that all logs get safely by their allotted territory.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

the force of workers available

From this reading Each of these camps supports a crew numbering from twenty to forty men according to the condition of the river.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

a numbered list

From this reading Each of these camps supports a crew numbering from twenty to forty men according to the condition of the river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

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

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

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

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading It is the duty of each crew to see that all logs get safely by their allotted territory.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is the duty of each crew to see that all logs get safely by their allotted territory.

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

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

in the near future

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

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

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Each of these camps supports a crew numbering from twenty to forty men according to the condition of the river.

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

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading It is the duty of each crew to see that all logs get safely by their allotted territory.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is the duty of each crew to see that all logs get safely by their allotted territory.

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

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is the duty of each crew to see that all logs get safely by their allotted territory.

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

From this reading Each of these camps supports a crew numbering from twenty to forty men according to the condition of the river.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

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

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading THE BROKEN BOOM Along the Kennebec River the camps of the river drivers are located at intervals of from ten to twelve miles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Each of these camps supports a crew numbering from twenty to forty men according to the condition of the river.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

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

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

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

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.

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

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first of the Golden logs had been started down the river before the camps were filled, as Mr. Golden was anxious to get the first lot down as soon as possible to avoid all danger of forfeiting his contract with the paper company.

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

From this reading He had figured that the drivers would be on the job before they got very far on their way, and he had ordered Jean Lamont and his small crew to go straight through with the logs to Waterville.