used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
(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 IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading "Get over yonder and sound for a bar.
BayounounUS /ˈbaɪuː/
a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
ESTABLISHverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading If you get four feet, we'll try it."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Get over yonder and sound for a bar.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading If you get four feet, we'll try it."
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Get over yonder and sound for a bar.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
Henry'snounUS /ˈhenriz/
possessive form of “henry” — a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading Take the boat hook.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you get four feet, we'll try it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
LafittenounUS /ləˈfɪt/
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 "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
MODUS
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From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Get over yonder and sound for a bar.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Get over yonder and sound for a bar.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
carry out
From this reading Take the boat hook.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading If you get four feet, we'll try it."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
VIVENDI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
we'll
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From this reading If you get four feet, we'll try it."
at the time that
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Quick with that long boat, Lafitte," I ordered; and he drew our old craft alongside as we slowed down.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IN WHICH I ESTABLISH A MODUS VIVENDI As good fortune would have it, we swung in, opposite the screened mouth of Henry's Bayou, at a time when the stream was free of all craft that might have observed us, although far across the forest we could see a black column of smoke, marking a river steamer coming up.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading "Get over yonder and sound for a bar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you get four feet, we'll try it."
