Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

(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 Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

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

From this reading They filled their pipes and settled down to an enjoyment of the situation.

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

From this reading They filled their pipes and settled down to an enjoyment of the situation.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

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

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

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

From this reading You or I would be exceedingly uncomfortable; would require an effort of fortitude to make the plunge.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

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From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

official routes of communication

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They filled their pipes and settled down to an enjoyment of the situation.

the act of making something completely wet

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

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

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading You or I would be exceedingly uncomfortable; would require an effort of fortitude to make the plunge.

third-person singular of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading They filled their pipes and settled down to an enjoyment of the situation.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

to an extreme degree

From this reading You or I would be exceedingly uncomfortable; would require an effort of fortitude to make the plunge.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading They filled their pipes and settled down to an enjoyment of the situation.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

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

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

From this reading You or I would be exceedingly uncomfortable; would require an effort of fortitude to make the plunge.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

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

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

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

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

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

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

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

From this reading You or I would be exceedingly uncomfortable; would require an effort of fortitude to make the plunge.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

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

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

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

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

engage in

From this reading You or I would be exceedingly uncomfortable; would require an effort of fortitude to make the plunge.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

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

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They filled their pipes and settled down to an enjoyment of the situation.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

under normal conditions

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

go across or through

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading They filled their pipes and settled down to an enjoyment of the situation.

thrust or throw into

From this reading You or I would be exceedingly uncomfortable; would require an effort of fortitude to make the plunge.

plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

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

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading You or I would be exceedingly uncomfortable; would require an effort of fortitude to make the plunge.

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From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

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

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

very bad

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading They filled their pipes and settled down to an enjoyment of the situation.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading They filled their pipes and settled down to an enjoyment of the situation.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

the season of growth

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

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

From this reading They filled their pipes and settled down to an enjoyment of the situation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They filled their pipes and settled down to an enjoyment of the situation.

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

From this reading They filled their pipes and settled down to an enjoyment of the situation.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

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

From this reading They filled their pipes and settled down to an enjoyment of the situation.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading You or I would be exceedingly uncomfortable; would require an effort of fortitude to make the plunge.

up to a particular time

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

precisely as stated

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

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 Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

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

From this reading Those affairs which do not immediately concern his task--as the swiftness of rapids, the state of flood, the curves of streams, the height of water, the obstructions of channels, the quantities of logs--pass by the outer fringe of his consciousness, if indeed they reach him at all.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Ordinarily from very early in the morning until very late at night the riverman is busy every instant at his dangerous and absorbing work.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Thus, often he works all day up to his waist in a current bearing the rotten ice of the first break-up, or endures the drenching of an early spring rain, or battles the rigours of a belated snow with apparent indifference.

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

From this reading You or I would be exceedingly uncomfortable; would require an effort of fortitude to make the plunge.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You or I would be exceedingly uncomfortable; would require an effort of fortitude to make the plunge.