Chapter II

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

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

(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 In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

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

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

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

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

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

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

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

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

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

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

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

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

the act of managing something

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

the force of workers available

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

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

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

not any; not one

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

of or relating to or located on the banks of a river or stream

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

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

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

providing privacy or seclusion

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

stop the flow of a liquid

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

not in physical motion

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

cut off or left behind

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

sinking until covered completely with water

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

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

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

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

From this reading In all riparian estimation the grotesque plight of a craft stranded is more or less a catastrophe.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

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

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

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

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

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

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading These supports not long before had been stanch cotton-wood trees, and their roots still held fast in the ground despite its frequent submergence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

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

From this reading The earliest of these were two men summoned from the swamper’s shack situated in the “no man’s land,” thrown out between the levee and the high precipitous bank of the river.

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

From this reading It was mounted on four pillars some twelve feet in height, and was entered by means of a ladder placed at the door.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Even in this sequestered nook spectators were not slow to mark, at a distance, the grounding of the _Cherokee Rose_ in the afternoon and to discuss the magnitude and the management of the mishap.