Chapter VI

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

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

(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 This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

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

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading Gradually, under the blaze, the green wood spread out.

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

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Pinto tended this most carefully, so that the heat would spread evenly.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

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

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way

From this reading Pinto tended this most carefully, so that the heat would spread evenly.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Then a slow fire was kindled under its whole length.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

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

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Gradually, under the blaze, the green wood spread out.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Gradually, under the blaze, the green wood spread out.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Pinto tended this most carefully, so that the heat would spread evenly.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

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

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then a slow fire was kindled under its whole length.

set afire

From this reading Then a slow fire was kindled under its whole length.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Then a slow fire was kindled under its whole length.

held up in the air

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Pinto tended this most carefully, so that the heat would spread evenly.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Gradually, under the blaze, the green wood spread out.

a spotted or calico horse or pony

From this reading Pinto tended this most carefully, so that the heat would spread evenly.

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

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Then a slow fire was kindled under its whole length.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Pinto tended this most carefully, so that the heat would spread evenly.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Pinto tended this most carefully, so that the heat would spread evenly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

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

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then a slow fire was kindled under its whole length.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

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

From this reading Pinto tended this most carefully, so that the heat would spread evenly.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

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

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

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

From this reading THE BLACK TIGER Under Pinto's direction the hollow trunk was lifted up so that each end rested on a stump.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

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

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Then a slow fire was kindled under its whole length.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Gradually, under the blaze, the green wood spread out.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This was the most critical point in this forest boat-building, for if there were too much heat at any one point, a crack might start through the log and all the work of the week go for nothing.

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

From this reading Pinto tended this most carefully, so that the heat would spread evenly.