Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

to gain with effort

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

anew

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

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

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

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From this reading We, therefore, disembarked and prepared to have our luncheon.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

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

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

cause to stop

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers)

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We, therefore, disembarked and prepared to have our luncheon.

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From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

disregarded

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

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From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

French pirate who aided the United States in the War of 1812 and received an official pardon for his crimes (1780-1826)

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

a midday meal

From this reading We, therefore, disembarked and prepared to have our luncheon.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

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

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

the middle of the day

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

where the air is unconfined

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading We, therefore, disembarked and prepared to have our luncheon.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

without much difficulty

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

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From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

a feeling of fear of embarrassment

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

the season of growth

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

moving very fast

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading We, therefore, disembarked and prepared to have our luncheon.

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

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

up to a particular time

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

up to a particular time

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

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

From this reading Here, the river was deeper and more silent, the waters were not quite so cold, but as we passed a high hardwood bridge from which issued a cool spring of water, I suggested a halt in our voyage, to which my companions, readily enough, agreed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading IN WHICH I ACHIEVE A NAME So winding is my trout river, and so extensive are my lands along it, that it was not until nearly noon that our progress, sometimes halted by shallows, again swift in the deeper reaches, brought the _Sea Rover_ to the lower edge of my estate.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

worthy of a good workman

From this reading It was obvious to me that Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois were not on their first expedition out-of-doors, for they set about gathering wood and water in workmanlike fashion.

but in spite of that

From this reading They did not yet fully classify me, so, in boyish shyness, left me largely ignored, or waited till I should demonstrate myself to them.