Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

anew

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.

(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 A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

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

From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.

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

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

water accumulated in the bilge of a ship

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The boat no longer leaked.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

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From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

your usual mood

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.

plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

destroyed or killed

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

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

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

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

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

conformity or harmony

From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

past form of “leak” — tell anonymously

From this reading The boat no longer leaked.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

plural of “levee” — a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)

From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

for more time

From this reading The boat no longer leaked.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

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

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

not any; not one

From this reading The boat no longer leaked.

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

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

on one occasion

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

-ing form of “pump” — operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

with speed

From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

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

From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

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

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

not in physical motion

From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

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

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.

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

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

marked by no noteworthy or significant events

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

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

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

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 A few minutes’ pumping once in every two or three hours was sufficient to keep her bilge free from water.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

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

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

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

From this reading A TALK ON DECK The latter end of the voyage was uneventful in outward ways at least, but it led to some things, as we shall see later on, that were of more consequence in the lives of the five boys than all the strenuous happenings which had gone before.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The river, though falling rapidly, was still full, but the levees were keeping it within bounds, and there were no crevasses to avoid.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading There were fogs now and then, but the flatboat floated through them without any apparent disposition to run away again.