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 I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

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

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

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

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

relating to or consisting of or being in water

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

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

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading "Hello, Mary!" said I, ignoring the tears; "want to go for a boat ride?"

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

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

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

third-person singular of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

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

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Hello, Mary!" said I, ignoring the tears; "want to go for a boat ride?"

usually; as a rule

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Hello, Mary!" said I, ignoring the tears; "want to go for a boat ride?"

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

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

only a very short time before

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Hello, Mary!" said I, ignoring the tears; "want to go for a boat ride?"

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

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

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

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading "Hello, Mary!" said I, ignoring the tears; "want to go for a boat ride?"

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

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

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

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

being perceived or observed

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

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

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

plural of “outing” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

inflected form of “personify” — invest with or as with a body; give body to

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "Hello, Mary!" said I, ignoring the tears; "want to go for a boat ride?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Hello, Mary!" said I, ignoring the tears; "want to go for a boat ride?"

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

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

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

express in speech

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

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

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading "Hello, Mary!" said I, ignoring the tears; "want to go for a boat ride?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

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

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

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

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

disposed to venture or take risks

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Hello, Mary!" said I, ignoring the tears; "want to go for a boat ride?"

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

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

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 I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

which person or people

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading I am not a venturesome boatman, and generally confine my aquatic outings to the smaller lake, but that Saturday night there was not a breath of wind, and the water was placidity personified, so I drifted in my small skiff through the channel that connects the smaller with the larger body of water.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading On the sandy point jutting out at the mouth, upon an old stump, sat a solitary maiden, the picture of woe.

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

From this reading ANOTHER week of night work, and then the sunniest of Sundays on the shore of old Lake Michigan.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I noticed that Mary was in deep disgrace with my wife, who would hardly speak to her, and I judged therefore that Mr. Will Axworthy had not been brought to time.