used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESERT MYSTERY.
(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 "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
borernounUS /ˈbɔːrər/
a drill for penetrating rock
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
confined by bonds
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
terminate
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
lacking funds
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
buoyverbUS /ˈbuːi/
float on the surface of water
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
cankerwormnoun
green caterpillar of a geometrid moth; pest of various fruit and shade trees
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
deerskinnounUS /ˈdɪrskɪn/
leather from the hide of a deer
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading A DESERT MYSTERY.
dragsnounUS /dræɡz/
plural of “drag” — the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
enjoinder
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From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
jutsnounUS /dʒʌts/
plural of “jut” — something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A DESERT MYSTERY.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
and nothing more
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
oysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
powderyadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdəri/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
one of four equal parts
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
ramrodnounUS /ˈræmrɑːd/
a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
with speed
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
scalesnounUS /skeɪlz/
plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
smoothedadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
stylusnounUS /ˈstaɪləs/
a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
tabletnounUS /ˈtæblət/
a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
trendsnounUS /trendz/
plural of “trend” — a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading "At this point," said he, "a sunken reef trends north and south, with a break at a little bow a quarter mile from the black rock that juts out all but flush with its ripple.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
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 Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading If it shall have broke away, its weight would only have sunk it deep in the oyster bed, all the shells there smashed to powdery scales by the drags.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon this enjoinder of so eminently practical a nature, and thoroughly aware of the necessity of haste, the fallen Mexican rapidly drew with his ramrod end, upon a space of earth smoothed by his foot in its deerskin boot, like an antique tablet under the stylus, a map--rude, but, to a navigator, plain and ample.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Deep water in 'the pot,' and there we anchored to ride to a submerged buoy, so that the cankerworm would not attack the metal or the borer the wood--a chest, bound with yellow metal.