Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading The work of transporting the many heavy articles brought, and of giving them accommodation, occupied the whole day.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

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

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

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

From this reading The work of transporting the many heavy articles brought, and of giving them accommodation, occupied the whole day.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

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

From this reading The work of transporting the many heavy articles brought, and of giving them accommodation, occupied the whole day.

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

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

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

From this reading The work of transporting the many heavy articles brought, and of giving them accommodation, occupied the whole day.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

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

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

put on clothes

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

the act of building or putting up

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

start firing a weapon

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

the act of giving

From this reading The work of transporting the many heavy articles brought, and of giving them accommodation, occupied the whole day.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The work of transporting the many heavy articles brought, and of giving them accommodation, occupied the whole day.

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

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

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

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

a social unit living together

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

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

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

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

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

engage in

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

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 The work of transporting the many heavy articles brought, and of giving them accommodation, occupied the whole day.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

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

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

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

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

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

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

not any; not one

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The work of transporting the many heavy articles brought, and of giving them accommodation, occupied the whole day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The work of transporting the many heavy articles brought, and of giving them accommodation, occupied the whole day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

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

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

a stipulated condition

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

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

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

refrain from harming

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

not in physical motion

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

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

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

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

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The work of transporting the many heavy articles brought, and of giving them accommodation, occupied the whole day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

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

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

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

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

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

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

-ing form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading The work of transporting the many heavy articles brought, and of giving them accommodation, occupied the whole day.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

up to a particular time

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading By Thursday the return tide came at so late an hour in the afternoon, that the boys were loth to go upon the third trip; but there were several other articles of importance that they needed, and intending to make a short visit, they did not start until near mid-day.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

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

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

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

From this reading Indeed, the work of arranging was by no means easy, for their possessions were now too large for their dwelling.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The work of transporting the many heavy articles brought, and of giving them accommodation, occupied the whole day.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading They were therefore compelled to make a new room for Sam and his tools, by means of some spare sails brought from the wreck; and this led them to think of erecting still another wing to the tent, as a place of deposit for their stores of provision.

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

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading HOUSEHOLD ARRANGEMENTS--THIRD VISIT TO THE WRECK--RAINY WEATHER--AGREEMENT ABOUT WORK--MARY IN GREAT DANGER--EXTINGUISHING FIRE ON ONE’S DRESS--RELIEF TO A BURN--CONVERSATION They did not return to the vessel the next day.