Chapter VIII · Face to Face at Last

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

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

anew

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

at or in the front

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

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

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

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

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

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

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading “Where’s Bluff?” cried Will.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

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

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

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

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

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

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

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

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

not accessible to view

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

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

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

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

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

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

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

immediately past

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

take the midday meal

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

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

From this reading “Oh! reckon he went over to see what sort of a snag it was!” replied Jerry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Oh! reckon he went over to see what sort of a snag it was!” replied Jerry.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

operate an airplane

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

in a strange manner

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “Oh! reckon he went over to see what sort of a snag it was!” replied Jerry.

the act of passing something along from one person or group to another

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Oh! reckon he went over to see what sort of a snag it was!” replied Jerry.

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

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Oh! reckon he went over to see what sort of a snag it was!” replied Jerry.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

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

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

catch on a snag

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading “Oh! reckon he went over to see what sort of a snag it was!” replied Jerry.

an intense or violent exertion

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

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

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

by that means or because of that

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

a special situation

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

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

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

hard to endure

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

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From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

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

From this reading “Oh! reckon he went over to see what sort of a snag it was!” replied Jerry.

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 “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

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

From this reading “Oh! reckon he went over to see what sort of a snag it was!” replied Jerry.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

in or at the place that

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.

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

From this reading “Where’s Bluff?” cried Will.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “What happened?” cried Frank, unable to understand why the boat acted so queerly, and seemed trying to head up-stream again.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Where’s Bluff?” cried Will.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then Frank remembered that the last thing he had seen of Bluff he was perched on the bulwark of the boat, with his back down the river, and enjoying his second relay of lunch.

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

From this reading “Must be a snag has hold of her, and is trying to turn her around!” grunted the straining Jerry; thereby acknowledging that he had not kept as good a lookout ahead as a careful pilot should, or he would certainly have known where a snag lay hidden, by the swirl of water about it.