Chapter IX

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

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

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

make certain of

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

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

From this reading So the early dawn found the dismal settlement on the bank of the Ohio.

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

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

have

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

Causing difficulty in breathing.

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

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

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

the first light of day

From this reading So the early dawn found the dismal settlement on the bank of the Ohio.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

causing dejection

From this reading So the early dawn found the dismal settlement on the bank of the Ohio.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading So the early dawn found the dismal settlement on the bank of the Ohio.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

set up or found

From this reading So the early dawn found the dismal settlement on the bank of the Ohio.

plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

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

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

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

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

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

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

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

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

American colonist (born in England) who was banished from Boston for her religious views (1591-1643)

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

immediately past

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

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 Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

held up in the air

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

a particular point in time

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

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

From this reading So the early dawn found the dismal settlement on the bank of the Ohio.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So the early dawn found the dismal settlement on the bank of the Ohio.

and nothing more

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

above and across; more than

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

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

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

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

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading So the early dawn found the dismal settlement on the bank of the Ohio.

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

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the early dawn found the dismal settlement on the bank of the Ohio.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

not in physical motion

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

dependable

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

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

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

possessing sweep

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

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

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

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

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER "OH! there goes the Hutchinson cabin, swept away down the river!" arose a cry from near by; and, looking out, the boys saw that it was indeed too true.

look attentively

From this reading "Ours may be the next!" was Sandy's choking exclamation, as he and Bob continued to stand there and watch.

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 With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the rising of the water the stout cabin had finally been lifted from its foundations, and, the last they saw of it, the current was making a plaything of what had only a short time before been a happy home.

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

From this reading Every time there was a lurch to the log building that seemed to presage its destruction, Sandy would press his hand over his eyes, as though he could not bear the sight; and a moment later the cheering voice of his brother would assure him that the peril had passed, at least for that time, as the sturdily-built cabin still held out.