Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

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

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

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

From this reading Terry was as tired as his companion, but he stood irresolute, inclined to think it best that they should push on.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Terry was as tired as his companion, but he stood irresolute, inclined to think it best that they should push on.

-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

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

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

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

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PRAIRIE.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

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From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

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

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

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

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

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

From this reading Terry was as tired as his companion, but he stood irresolute, inclined to think it best that they should push on.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Terry was as tired as his companion, but he stood irresolute, inclined to think it best that they should push on.

uncertain how to act or proceed

From this reading Terry was as tired as his companion, but he stood irresolute, inclined to think it best that they should push on.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

engage in

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

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

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PRAIRIE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PRAIRIE.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PRAIRIE.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

move with force

From this reading Terry was as tired as his companion, but he stood irresolute, inclined to think it best that they should push on.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Terry was as tired as his companion, but he stood irresolute, inclined to think it best that they should push on.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Terry was as tired as his companion, but he stood irresolute, inclined to think it best that they should push on.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

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

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PRAIRIE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

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

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Terry was as tired as his companion, but he stood irresolute, inclined to think it best that they should push on.

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

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

propel through the air

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Terry was as tired as his companion, but he stood irresolute, inclined to think it best that they should push on.

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

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

up to a particular time

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

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

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They were pretty well fagged out, and nothing could have been more grateful than to throw themselves on the ground and sleep for several hours.

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

From this reading Of course he meant that they could continue if they chose to make another raft or they could wade, but they had journeyed so far since dusk, and the trouble of constructing a float was such that he thought it best to wait where they were until daylight.

at the time that

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.

in or at the place that

From this reading The night was far advanced when Fred Linden and Terry Clark reached the stream, where the former remarked that their progress was stopped.