Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was all a new world for us.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading No one might tell what lay around the next bend of our widening waterway.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

the lowest part of the musical range

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

form a curve

From this reading No one might tell what lay around the next bend of our widening waterway.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

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

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

an unpremeditated killing of a human being in self defense

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

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

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was all a new world for us.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

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 We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading No one might tell what lay around the next bend of our widening waterway.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading No one might tell what lay around the next bend of our widening waterway.

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

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was all a new world for us.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading No one might tell what lay around the next bend of our widening waterway.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

not any; not one

From this reading No one might tell what lay around the next bend of our widening waterway.

the middle of the day

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

on one occasion

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one might tell what lay around the next bend of our widening waterway.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

by chance

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

in a sluggish manner

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

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

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

express in words

From this reading No one might tell what lay around the next bend of our widening waterway.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

angling by drawing a baited line through the water

From this reading We put out a trolling line, and took a bass or so; and once Lafitte, firing chance-medley into a passing flock of plover, knocked down a half-dozen, so that we bade fair to have enough for dinner that night.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

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

From this reading It was all a new world for us.

a navigable body of water

From this reading No one might tell what lay around the next bend of our widening waterway.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

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

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading No one might tell what lay around the next bend of our widening waterway.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

an increase in width

From this reading No one might tell what lay around the next bend of our widening waterway.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Now we were below the edge of the pine woods, and our stream ran more sluggishly, between banks of cattails or of waving marsh grasses.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE HAVE AN ADVENTURE Our band of hardy adventurers arose with the sun on the morning following our first night in bivouac, and by noon of that day, thanks, perhaps, in some measure to my own work at the oars, and a sail which we rigged from a corner of the tent, we had passed into and through the lake which our map had showed us.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was all a new world for us.