Chapter II

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Bob, himself, was not so indifferent to the beckoning finger of adventure as his words to his brother might lead one to believe.

later than; following

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

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

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading THE BIRCH-BARK MESSAGE WHEN Bob Armstrong parted from his brother he quickened his steps.

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

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

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

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

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

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

-ing form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Bob, himself, was not so indifferent to the beckoning finger of adventure as his words to his brother might lead one to believe.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Bob, himself, was not so indifferent to the beckoning finger of adventure as his words to his brother might lead one to believe.

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From this reading THE BIRCH-BARK MESSAGE WHEN Bob Armstrong parted from his brother he quickened his steps.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading THE BIRCH-BARK MESSAGE WHEN Bob Armstrong parted from his brother he quickened his steps.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

terminate

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE BIRCH-BARK MESSAGE WHEN Bob Armstrong parted from his brother he quickened his steps.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

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

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

regarded with aversion

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Bob, himself, was not so indifferent to the beckoning finger of adventure as his words to his brother might lead one to believe.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE BIRCH-BARK MESSAGE WHEN Bob Armstrong parted from his brother he quickened his steps.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

the act of departing

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

highest in quality

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

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

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

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

From this reading THE BIRCH-BARK MESSAGE WHEN Bob Armstrong parted from his brother he quickened his steps.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

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

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Bob, himself, was not so indifferent to the beckoning finger of adventure as his words to his brother might lead one to believe.

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

From this reading THE BIRCH-BARK MESSAGE WHEN Bob Armstrong parted from his brother he quickened his steps.

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

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading Bob, himself, was not so indifferent to the beckoning finger of adventure as his words to his brother might lead one to believe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

and nothing more

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Bob, himself, was not so indifferent to the beckoning finger of adventure as his words to his brother might lead one to believe.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

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

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading THE BIRCH-BARK MESSAGE WHEN Bob Armstrong parted from his brother he quickened his steps.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Bob, himself, was not so indifferent to the beckoning finger of adventure as his words to his brother might lead one to believe.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

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

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Bob, himself, was not so indifferent to the beckoning finger of adventure as his words to his brother might lead one to believe.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading THE BIRCH-BARK MESSAGE WHEN Bob Armstrong parted from his brother he quickened his steps.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading THE BIRCH-BARK MESSAGE WHEN Bob Armstrong parted from his brother he quickened his steps.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

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

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Bob, himself, was not so indifferent to the beckoning finger of adventure as his words to his brother might lead one to believe.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading THE BIRCH-BARK MESSAGE WHEN Bob Armstrong parted from his brother he quickened his steps.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

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

From this reading THE BIRCH-BARK MESSAGE WHEN Bob Armstrong parted from his brother he quickened his steps.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

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

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

precisely as stated

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

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

From this reading The next trap was not very far away; but, as he had just said, he did not like the looks of the cloudy sky, and began to fear that, after all, the break in the heavy rainy spell was going to prove of but short duration.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

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 He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

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

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

at the time that

From this reading THE BIRCH-BARK MESSAGE WHEN Bob Armstrong parted from his brother he quickened his steps.

in or at the place that

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As he walked along he thought of what Sandy had said about his determination, sooner or later, to follow the river down past Fort Washington, and far away to where it united with the greatest of watercourses, the mighty Mississippi.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Bob, himself, was not so indifferent to the beckoning finger of adventure as his words to his brother might lead one to believe.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.

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

From this reading He knew that the little mother in that cabin on the other side of the swollen water would be worried about her boys, and Bob disliked to give her any more reason for anxiety than could be helped.