Chapter XIV

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

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading And it was indeed fortunate, as they afterwards had occasion to know, that they attended to this duty so soon.

how long something has existed

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

(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 Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

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

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

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

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

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

From this reading And it was indeed fortunate, as they afterwards had occasion to know, that they attended to this duty so soon.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading And it was indeed fortunate, as they afterwards had occasion to know, that they attended to this duty so soon.

only a very short time before

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

plural of “billow” — a large sea wave

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

without deviation

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

not to your liking

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading And it was indeed fortunate, as they afterwards had occasion to know, that they attended to this duty so soon.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading And it was indeed fortunate, as they afterwards had occasion to know, that they attended to this duty so soon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

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

From this reading And it was indeed fortunate, as they afterwards had occasion to know, that they attended to this duty so soon.

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

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

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From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

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

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading And it was indeed fortunate, as they afterwards had occasion to know, that they attended to this duty so soon.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And it was indeed fortunate, as they afterwards had occasion to know, that they attended to this duty so soon.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The live oak, under which their tent was pitched, was a magnificent tree.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

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

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

preside over

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

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

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

not any; not one

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading And it was indeed fortunate, as they afterwards had occasion to know, that they attended to this duty so soon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading The live oak, under which their tent was pitched, was a magnificent tree.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

determined

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

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

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

transport commercially

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And it was indeed fortunate, as they afterwards had occasion to know, that they attended to this duty so soon.

in the near future

From this reading And it was indeed fortunate, as they afterwards had occasion to know, that they attended to this duty so soon.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

not in physical motion

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

the first light of day

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The live oak, under which their tent was pitched, was a magnificent tree.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

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

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

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

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

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

From this reading And it was indeed fortunate, as they afterwards had occasion to know, that they attended to this duty so soon.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

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

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

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

From this reading The live oak, under which their tent was pitched, was a magnificent tree.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.

the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Hoping, however, that the wind might change or moderate, they resolved to employ the interval in transferring all their articles of value from the boat, to their new home under the oak.

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

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

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

From this reading The live oak, under which their tent was pitched, was a magnificent tree.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LIVE OAK--UNLOADING--FISHING EXCURSION--HAROLD’S STILL HUNT--DISAGREEABLE MEANS TO AN AGREEABLE END Before sunrise it was manifest that, without a change in the wind, the excursion proposed for that day was impossible; a strong breeze was blowing directly from the east, and brought a ceaseless succession of mimic billows down the river.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Its trunk was partially decayed from age, and the signs of similar decay in many of the larger limbs was no doubt the cause of its being spared in the universal search along this coast for ship timber; but it was so large, that the four youngsters by joining hands could barely reach around it.