Chapter XVI · The Unwelcome Passenger

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

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

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

From this reading “There’s somebody calling from the shore, and waving his hand!”

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

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

a youthful male person

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading “There’s somebody calling from the shore, and waving his hand!”

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Frank hurried outside upon hearing what his comrade said.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

giving courage or confidence or hope

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

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

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

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

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “There’s somebody calling from the shore, and waving his hand!”

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From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

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

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “There’s somebody calling from the shore, and waving his hand!”

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

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

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

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Frank hurried outside upon hearing what his comrade said.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

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

From this reading “There’s somebody calling from the shore, and waving his hand!”

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Frank hurried outside upon hearing what his comrade said.

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

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

Sauk leader who aided the United States against Black Hawk (1790-1848)

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

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

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

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

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

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

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

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

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

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

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

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

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Frank hurried outside upon hearing what his comrade said.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

go across or through

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

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

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

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

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading “There’s somebody calling from the shore, and waving his hand!”

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

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

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

a person, without saying who

From this reading “There’s somebody calling from the shore, and waving his hand!”

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

carry out

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

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

From this reading “There’s somebody calling from the shore, and waving his hand!”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

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

From this reading “There’s somebody calling from the shore, and waving his hand!”

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

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

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

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

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

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

a vagrant

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Frank hurried outside upon hearing what his comrade said.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading More than a few times before this they had been hailed from the bank; but it was always some fun-loving boy, or a tramp who wanted them to take him aboard, so that they paid little attention to the calls.

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

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading “There’s somebody calling from the shore, and waving his hand!”

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

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Frank hurried outside upon hearing what his comrade said.

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

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

which person or people

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had made fair progress during this time, and managed to pass the mouth of the Des Moines river, so that with Keokuk behind them they were now looking across to the shores of the State of Missouri, which was encouraging, at least.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Will said, as he poked his head in at the cabin door several days later, and speaking to Frank, who was writing at the table, as the afternoon dragged along.