Chapter XVIII · Case Makes a Hit with Dough

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

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

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

From this reading “You may wish yourself back a good many times before we pass the rapids,” Alex said.

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

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

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

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “You may wish yourself back a good many times before we pass the rapids,” Alex said.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “You may wish yourself back a good many times before we pass the rapids,” Alex said.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading “If you think it’s any fun to breast a strong current, just jump in there and try it.

an occurrence of something

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading “If you think it’s any fun to breast a strong current, just jump in there and try it.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

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

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Shall we set the motors going and try to run down?

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading “If you think it’s any fun to breast a strong current, just jump in there and try it.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading I’m getting weary of staying here.”

the act of departing

From this reading Shall we set the motors going and try to run down?

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

From this reading “You may wish yourself back a good many times before we pass the rapids,” Alex said.

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

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I’m getting weary of staying here.”

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

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

From this reading I’m getting weary of staying here.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If you think it’s any fun to breast a strong current, just jump in there and try it.

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

From this reading “If you think it’s any fun to breast a strong current, just jump in there and try it.

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

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

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

From this reading “If you think it’s any fun to breast a strong current, just jump in there and try it.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading “If you think it’s any fun to breast a strong current, just jump in there and try it.

and nothing more

From this reading “If you think it’s any fun to breast a strong current, just jump in there and try it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “You may wish yourself back a good many times before we pass the rapids,” Alex said.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “You may wish yourself back a good many times before we pass the rapids,” Alex said.

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

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading Shall we set the motors going and try to run down?

the middle of the day

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

above and across; more than

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

go across or through

From this reading “You may wish yourself back a good many times before we pass the rapids,” Alex said.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

a person who takes long walks in the country

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading “You may wish yourself back a good many times before we pass the rapids,” Alex said.

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

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Shall we set the motors going and try to run down?

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You may wish yourself back a good many times before we pass the rapids,” Alex said.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Shall we set the motors going and try to run down?

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Shall we set the motors going and try to run down?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading I’m getting weary of staying here.”

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “If you think it’s any fun to breast a strong current, just jump in there and try it.

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

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

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “If you think it’s any fun to breast a strong current, just jump in there and try it.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

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

From this reading “You may wish yourself back a good many times before we pass the rapids,” Alex said.

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

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Shall we set the motors going and try to run down?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Shall we set the motors going and try to run down?

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading I’m getting weary of staying here.”

in or at the place that

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “The river is running like a mill-race,” Case declared, at noon, as he looked over the surging mass to the east of the spot where the _Rambler_ lay, “and the rain is stopping, so I don’t think it will get any higher.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “You may wish yourself back a good many times before we pass the rapids,” Alex said.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You may wish yourself back a good many times before we pass the rapids,” Alex said.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading “You may wish yourself back a good many times before we pass the rapids,” Alex said.