Chapter V

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

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Even eliminating this, it may fairly be said that the Bristol Avon, as the world usually designates it, is no mean river above its tidal ways, and washes no mean cities.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

(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 If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The harbourage aspect of rivers, however, as already stated, does not come within our survey.

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

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

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

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The harbourage aspect of rivers, however, as already stated, does not come within our survey.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

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

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

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

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Even eliminating this, it may fairly be said that the Bristol Avon, as the world usually designates it, is no mean river above its tidal ways, and washes no mean cities.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The harbourage aspect of rivers, however, as already stated, does not come within our survey.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

third-person singular of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading Even eliminating this, it may fairly be said that the Bristol Avon, as the world usually designates it, is no mean river above its tidal ways, and washes no mean cities.

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

From this reading The harbourage aspect of rivers, however, as already stated, does not come within our survey.

-ing form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out

From this reading Even eliminating this, it may fairly be said that the Bristol Avon, as the world usually designates it, is no mean river above its tidal ways, and washes no mean cities.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

divisible by two

From this reading Even eliminating this, it may fairly be said that the Bristol Avon, as the world usually designates it, is no mean river above its tidal ways, and washes no mean cities.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Even eliminating this, it may fairly be said that the Bristol Avon, as the world usually designates it, is no mean river above its tidal ways, and washes no mean cities.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

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

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

(nautical) a place of refuge (as for a ship)

From this reading The harbourage aspect of rivers, however, as already stated, does not come within our survey.

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

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

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

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

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

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

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

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

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

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

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

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

plural of “liner” — (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Even eliminating this, it may fairly be said that the Bristol Avon, as the world usually designates it, is no mean river above its tidal ways, and washes no mean cities.

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

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

not any; not one

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The harbourage aspect of rivers, however, as already stated, does not come within our survey.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

an amount of time

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

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

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The harbourage aspect of rivers, however, as already stated, does not come within our survey.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Even eliminating this, it may fairly be said that the Bristol Avon, as the world usually designates it, is no mean river above its tidal ways, and washes no mean cities.

tending to entice into a desired action or state

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading The harbourage aspect of rivers, however, as already stated, does not come within our survey.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

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

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The harbourage aspect of rivers, however, as already stated, does not come within our survey.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

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

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

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

From this reading Even eliminating this, it may fairly be said that the Bristol Avon, as the world usually designates it, is no mean river above its tidal ways, and washes no mean cities.

of or relating to or caused by tides

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

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

From this reading TWO AVONS Two Avons join the Severn, if that of Bristol may be accounted a tributary at so late a period of its entry.

a river in northern England that flows east to the North Sea

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

under normal conditions

From this reading Even eliminating this, it may fairly be said that the Bristol Avon, as the world usually designates it, is no mean river above its tidal ways, and washes no mean cities.

plural of “wash” — a thin coat of water-base paint

From this reading Even eliminating this, it may fairly be said that the Bristol Avon, as the world usually designates it, is no mean river above its tidal ways, and washes no mean cities.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Even eliminating this, it may fairly be said that the Bristol Avon, as the world usually designates it, is no mean river above its tidal ways, and washes no mean cities.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

plural of “wilt” — any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

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

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If the tidal reaches of a river count for aught, however, the North Wilts Avon should rank with the Thames, the Mersey, and the Tyne; for all the world knows it is the life-blood of the great port of Bristol, and that Ocean liners load and unload within its mouth.

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

From this reading Such hair-splitting, however, matters nothing, for, as the other Wiltshire Avon has claimed so much notice in our chapter on Chalk Streams, no process of selection would quite justify another pilgrimage by what is, on the whole, a less seductive stream.