Chapter X

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

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

with competence; in a competent capable manner

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

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

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

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

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

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

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was thus, indeed, that the innkeeper had been enabled to pass to the prison in the little san-pan which he had borrowed from a friendly boatman.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading PURSUED BY THE YAH-YU.--THE BOAT WRECK.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading It was thus, indeed, that the innkeeper had been enabled to pass to the prison in the little san-pan which he had borrowed from a friendly boatman.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading It was thus, indeed, that the innkeeper had been enabled to pass to the prison in the little san-pan which he had borrowed from a friendly boatman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PURSUED BY THE YAH-YU.--THE BOAT WRECK.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

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

From this reading It was thus, indeed, that the innkeeper had been enabled to pass to the prison in the little san-pan which he had borrowed from a friendly boatman.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

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

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

by good fortune

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading It was thus, indeed, that the innkeeper had been enabled to pass to the prison in the little san-pan which he had borrowed from a friendly boatman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

highest in quality

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

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

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

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

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

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

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

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

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was thus, indeed, that the innkeeper had been enabled to pass to the prison in the little san-pan which he had borrowed from a friendly boatman.

the owner or manager of an inn

From this reading It was thus, indeed, that the innkeeper had been enabled to pass to the prison in the little san-pan which he had borrowed from a friendly boatman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

staying power

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

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

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

above and across; more than

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

go across or through

From this reading It was thus, indeed, that the innkeeper had been enabled to pass to the prison in the little san-pan which he had borrowed from a friendly boatman.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

cause to move forward with force

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

a person who is being chased

From this reading PURSUED BY THE YAH-YU.--THE BOAT WRECK.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

determined

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

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From this reading It was thus, indeed, that the innkeeper had been enabled to pass to the prison in the little san-pan which he had borrowed from a friendly boatman.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

deliver by singing

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

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

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

move hurridly

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was thus, indeed, that the innkeeper had been enabled to pass to the prison in the little san-pan which he had borrowed from a friendly boatman.

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

From this reading PURSUED BY THE YAH-YU.--THE BOAT WRECK.

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

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

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

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

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

From this reading It was thus, indeed, that the innkeeper had been enabled to pass to the prison in the little san-pan which he had borrowed from a friendly boatman.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

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

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

precisely as stated

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

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

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

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 As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

at the time that

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

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

From this reading By these means, in a very short time, they arrived at the back of Sing's house, which fortunately faced the canal.

which person or people

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the boat had run a sufficient distance from the prison, Sing, for he it was who had so ably aided in the escape, putting a pole in the hands of Nicholas, and taking one himself, they forced the little craft along the waters with the greatest possible speed.

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

From this reading As for Chow, not finding another pole, and resolved not to be left out of the good work, he took off his boots, threw his legs over the stern, and helped to propel the boat by paddling against the water with his feet.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading PURSUED BY THE YAH-YU.--THE BOAT WRECK.

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From this reading PURSUED BY THE YAH-YU.--THE BOAT WRECK.