Chapter IV

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

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The boys went about their task in a thoroughly businesslike manner.

in actual fact

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

later than; following

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

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From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys went about their task in a thoroughly businesslike manner.

exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business

From this reading The boys went about their task in a thoroughly businesslike manner.

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From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

maneuver (a ship) into a drydock

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

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

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

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

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

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

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

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

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

in an intelligent manner

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

a small worthless amount

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The boys went about their task in a thoroughly businesslike manner.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

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

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

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

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

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From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

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

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

an educational institution

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

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

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

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

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

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

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

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

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

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

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The boys went about their task in a thoroughly businesslike manner.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

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

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

a source of difficulty

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

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

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

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

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

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 Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

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

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The boys went about their task in a thoroughly businesslike manner.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP Immediately after school on the following Monday afternoon Jack and his chum hastened to what they were pleased to call their “dry-dock.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.

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

From this reading With coats off and shirt-sleeves rolled up, and wearing the oldest trousers they could find, they applied themselves diligently and intelligently to their work.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Although Tony Santo had calked the worst of the cracks between the planks under the sloop’s water-line before he actually launched her, she had taken in a good deal of water during her journey along the Sangus River and up Cow Creek.

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

From this reading It was obvious, therefore, that several afternoons would be taken up with the task of filling the numerous small crevices along her hull, although the boat-builder assured them that the swelling of the wood after she had been afloat a few days would to some extent remedy this trouble.