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 THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

later than; following

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

(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 THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

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From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

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

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

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

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

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

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

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From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

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

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

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

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

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

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

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

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

immediately past

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

set up or found

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

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 THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

a full supply

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

toward the south

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

plural of “span” — the complete duration of something

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

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

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

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

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

bound or secured closely

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

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

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

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

From this reading There was plenty of room, and the launch was tied up opposite a small excursion steamer which was to start southward an hour later.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

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

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

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 The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Several large vessels were anchored farther out and Captain Alvin Landon had to slow down to thread his way among them.

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

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

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

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

during the time that

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

which person or people

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

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

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading The possibility that the _Water Witch_ had preceded them to Wiscasset caused a scrutiny of the various craft in sight by the Captain and his crew, including Detective Calvert, but nothing was seen of the boat.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.

plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading A tip to the old man who was looking after a number of yachts assured the safety of the last arrival from molestation.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE LONE GUEST The _Deerfoot_ glided through the smooth waters, and while the afternoon was still young rounded to at the wharf, below the long wooden bridge which spans the stream at Wiscasset, and made fast where a score of other boats of all sizes and models were moored.