used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
BORDERnounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading BORDER BRAVERY.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
BRAVERYnounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading BORDER BRAVERY.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Why, of course I do.
travel across or pass over
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
a message received and understood
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
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 Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
Perkins
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From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
SusquehannanounUS /ˌsuːskweˈhænə/
a river in the northeastern United States that rises in New York and flows southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland into Chesapeake Bay
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do I know where a boat is?" he repeated, as if surprised at the mere idea that he could not give the information.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Perkins having been allowed to relate his own story--in the telling of which he drew a pretty long bow--his listeners judged it was time to do something practical.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, of course I do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was asked therefore whether he could inform them where to lay hands on a boat with which to cross the Susquehanna.
