Chapter XX

past form of “ache” — feel physical pain

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

later than; following

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

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

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

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

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

for the reason that

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

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

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

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

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Then I flopped forward and Gleazen himself caught the oar from my hands.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

not accessible to view

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

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

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

in a giddy light-headed manner

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

inflected form of “drip” — fall in drops

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

move gently or carefully

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

inflected form of “flop” — fall loosely

From this reading Then I flopped forward and Gleazen himself caught the oar from my hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

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

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Then I flopped forward and Gleazen himself caught the oar from my hands.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

plural of “gasp” — a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

long and light rowing boat; especially for racing

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

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From this reading Then I flopped forward and Gleazen himself caught the oar from my hands.

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

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

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

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Then I flopped forward and Gleazen himself caught the oar from my hands.

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

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then I flopped forward and Gleazen himself caught the oar from my hands.

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

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

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

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

for the most part

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

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

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

the force of workers available

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

not in physical motion

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Then I flopped forward and Gleazen himself caught the oar from my hands.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

and nothing more

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

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

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

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

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

past form of “row” — propel with oars

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

cut with a saw

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

directly and without evasion; not roundabout

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

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

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

carry out

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

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

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then I flopped forward and Gleazen himself caught the oar from my hands.

push forcefully

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

plural of “thwart” — a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

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

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

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

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

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

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading My breath came in quick, hard gasps; the sweat started from my body and dripped down my face; every muscle ached from violent exertion.

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

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading UP STREAM Pulling hard at our oars, we rowed up the river, along the shore and so near it that the shadows of the mangroves almost concealed us.

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

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.

during the time that

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

a sudden desire

From this reading We had taken the gig for our expedition, because it was light and fast; but although we carried four oars, we used only two of them, mainly because it had been Gleazen's whim to load our baggage between the after thwarts, so that while two men rowed for comparatively short spells, the others could take their ease in bow and stern.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading As I dizzily reeled, I saw, as if it were carved out of wood or stone, Gleazen's staring, motionless face thrust forth squarely in front of my own.