Chapter XV

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

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Joe and his mother, however, did not bother their heads about them, for they had their own affairs to talk over.

(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 But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The former kindled the fire and laid the table, while Dan and his father loafed around and watched them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

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

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

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

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading Joe and his mother, however, did not bother their heads about them, for they had their own affairs to talk over.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

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

From this reading The former kindled the fire and laid the table, while Dan and his father loafed around and watched them.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

a social unit living together

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The former kindled the fire and laid the table, while Dan and his father loafed around and watched them.

a man who operates a ferry

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The former kindled the fire and laid the table, while Dan and his father loafed around and watched them.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former kindled the fire and laid the table, while Dan and his father loafed around and watched them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

an established custom

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

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

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Joe and his mother, however, did not bother their heads about them, for they had their own affairs to talk over.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading JOE'S NEW HOME.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Joe and his mother, however, did not bother their heads about them, for they had their own affairs to talk over.

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

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

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

From this reading JOE'S NEW HOME.

set afire

From this reading The former kindled the fire and laid the table, while Dan and his father loafed around and watched them.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The former kindled the fire and laid the table, while Dan and his father loafed around and watched them.

immediately past

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

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

From this reading The former kindled the fire and laid the table, while Dan and his father loafed around and watched them.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading JOE'S NEW HOME.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Joe and his mother, however, did not bother their heads about them, for they had their own affairs to talk over.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

and nothing more

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

above and across; more than

From this reading Joe and his mother, however, did not bother their heads about them, for they had their own affairs to talk over.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Joe and his mother, however, did not bother their heads about them, for they had their own affairs to talk over.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

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

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The former kindled the fire and laid the table, while Dan and his father loafed around and watched them.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Joe and his mother, however, did not bother their heads about them, for they had their own affairs to talk over.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The former kindled the fire and laid the table, while Dan and his father loafed around and watched them.

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

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

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

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

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

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

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

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The former kindled the fire and laid the table, while Dan and his father loafed around and watched them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

during the time that

From this reading The former kindled the fire and laid the table, while Dan and his father loafed around and watched them.

which person or people

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his family always arose at an early hour, and it was probably more from force of habit than for any other reason, for Joe and his mother were the only ones who did any work.

plural of “worthy” — an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)

From this reading But on the morning following the events we have recorded in the last chapter, these two worthies had something to talk about, so they went out and sat under a tree on the bank of the river, and far enough away from the cabin to escape all danger of being overheard.