Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

(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 He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Tree trunks floated around them in all directions, showing what an unusual thing this sudden rise of the river must be.

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

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

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

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading THE SINKING CRAFT "THIS looks bad!" said Bob.

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

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading THE SINKING CRAFT "THIS looks bad!" said Bob.

the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

unvarying in nature

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

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

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading THE SINKING CRAFT "THIS looks bad!" said Bob.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

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

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Tree trunks floated around them in all directions, showing what an unusual thing this sudden rise of the river must be.

divisible by two

From this reading And once, even a more singular peril threatened them.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Tree trunks floated around them in all directions, showing what an unusual thing this sudden rise of the river must be.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

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

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

an event that happens

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

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

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

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

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

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

From this reading Tree trunks floated around them in all directions, showing what an unusual thing this sudden rise of the river must be.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

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

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

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

From this reading THE SINKING CRAFT "THIS looks bad!" said Bob.

roused to anger

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

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

From this reading And once, even a more singular peril threatened them.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Tree trunks floated around them in all directions, showing what an unusual thing this sudden rise of the river must be.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

many times at short intervals

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

on one occasion

From this reading And once, even a more singular peril threatened them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

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

From this reading And once, even a more singular peril threatened them.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

move upward

From this reading Tree trunks floated around them in all directions, showing what an unusual thing this sudden rise of the river must be.

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

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE SINKING CRAFT "THIS looks bad!" said Bob.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Tree trunks floated around them in all directions, showing what an unusual thing this sudden rise of the river must be.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

unusual or striking

From this reading And once, even a more singular peril threatened them.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading THE SINKING CRAFT "THIS looks bad!" said Bob.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

plural of “snag” — a sharp protuberance

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Tree trunks floated around them in all directions, showing what an unusual thing this sudden rise of the river must be.

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

From this reading THE SINKING CRAFT "THIS looks bad!" said Bob.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

a special situation

From this reading Tree trunks floated around them in all directions, showing what an unusual thing this sudden rise of the river must be.

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

From this reading THE SINKING CRAFT "THIS looks bad!" said Bob.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading And once, even a more singular peril threatened them.

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

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Tree trunks floated around them in all directions, showing what an unusual thing this sudden rise of the river must be.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading Tree trunks floated around them in all directions, showing what an unusual thing this sudden rise of the river must be.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Tree trunks floated around them in all directions, showing what an unusual thing this sudden rise of the river must be.

the act of using

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

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

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

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

From this reading There was constant danger lest one of these tremendous snags sink the delicate little skin boat; and often the boys had to use their paddles like mad to prevent such a catastrophe from happening.

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 had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Tree trunks floated around them in all directions, showing what an unusual thing this sudden rise of the river must be.

at the time that

From this reading He had to raise his voice much above the ordinary, for out there on the river the rushing water did not seem so silent as the boys had believed when ashore; and all around them could be heard the boiling of the flood.