Chapter XXII

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

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

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

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Besides the power of speed, the _Rambler_ had another quality which enabled her to rapidly increase the distance between the two boats.

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

From this reading As well might a delivery truck attempt to compete in swiftness with a perfect touring car.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading As well might a delivery truck attempt to compete in swiftness with a perfect touring car.

a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides the power of speed, the _Rambler_ had another quality which enabled her to rapidly increase the distance between the two boats.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Besides the power of speed, the _Rambler_ had another quality which enabled her to rapidly increase the distance between the two boats.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Besides the power of speed, the _Rambler_ had another quality which enabled her to rapidly increase the distance between the two boats.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading As well might a delivery truck attempt to compete in swiftness with a perfect touring car.

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading As well might a delivery truck attempt to compete in swiftness with a perfect touring car.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading As well might a delivery truck attempt to compete in swiftness with a perfect touring car.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Besides the power of speed, the _Rambler_ had another quality which enabled her to rapidly increase the distance between the two boats.

controlled or ruled by superior authority or power

From this reading The wind had gone down, and the slow, soft rain dominated the night.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The wind had gone down, and the slow, soft rain dominated the night.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading Besides the power of speed, the _Rambler_ had another quality which enabled her to rapidly increase the distance between the two boats.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident from the very start that the steamer was no match for the _Rambler_ when it came to a question of speed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was evident from the very start that the steamer was no match for the _Rambler_ when it came to a question of speed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The wind had gone down, and the slow, soft rain dominated the night.

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

From this reading The wind had gone down, and the slow, soft rain dominated the night.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

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

From this reading Besides the power of speed, the _Rambler_ had another quality which enabled her to rapidly increase the distance between the two boats.

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

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Besides the power of speed, the _Rambler_ had another quality which enabled her to rapidly increase the distance between the two boats.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

set afire or burning

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading It was evident from the very start that the steamer was no match for the _Rambler_ when it came to a question of speed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As well might a delivery truck attempt to compete in swiftness with a perfect touring car.

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 THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The wind had gone down, and the slow, soft rain dominated the night.

not any; not one

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

a course of conduct

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading As well might a delivery truck attempt to compete in swiftness with a perfect touring car.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Besides the power of speed, the _Rambler_ had another quality which enabled her to rapidly increase the distance between the two boats.

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Besides the power of speed, the _Rambler_ had another quality which enabled her to rapidly increase the distance between the two boats.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was evident from the very start that the steamer was no match for the _Rambler_ when it came to a question of speed.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The wind had gone down, and the slow, soft rain dominated the night.

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

a person who takes long walks in the country

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

with speed

From this reading Besides the power of speed, the _Rambler_ had another quality which enabled her to rapidly increase the distance between the two boats.

except for; apart from

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading The wind had gone down, and the slow, soft rain dominated the night.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The wind had gone down, and the slow, soft rain dominated the night.

move hurridly

From this reading It was evident from the very start that the steamer was no match for the _Rambler_ when it came to a question of speed.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was evident from the very start that the steamer was no match for the _Rambler_ when it came to a question of speed.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

From this reading As well might a delivery truck attempt to compete in swiftness with a perfect touring car.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

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

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

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

From this reading It was evident from the very start that the steamer was no match for the _Rambler_ when it came to a question of speed.

-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place

From this reading As well might a delivery truck attempt to compete in swiftness with a perfect touring car.

an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading As well might a delivery truck attempt to compete in swiftness with a perfect touring car.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Besides the power of speed, the _Rambler_ had another quality which enabled her to rapidly increase the distance between the two boats.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was evident from the very start that the steamer was no match for the _Rambler_ when it came to a question of speed.

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

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As well might a delivery truck attempt to compete in swiftness with a perfect touring car.

at the time that

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

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

From this reading THE SHERIFF KNOWS A LOT It was still raining when the _Rambler_ headed into the Mississippi, and there was no glimmer of light in sight save that which came from the steamer, still puffing at the mouth of the bayou, and that which lighted the path of the motor boat.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind had gone down, and the slow, soft rain dominated the night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As well might a delivery truck attempt to compete in swiftness with a perfect touring car.