Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They pushed off with the poles, and the current catching their craft, carried it gently along.

in addition

From this reading Each of the boys carried a slender hickory pole with which to steer, and they also fastened securely to the raft the remainder of their deer, their most precious possession.

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

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Each of the boys carried a slender hickory pole with which to steer, and they also fastened securely to the raft the remainder of their deer, their most precious possession.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading They pushed off with the poles, and the current catching their craft, carried it gently along.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading They pushed off with the poles, and the current catching their craft, carried it gently along.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each of the boys carried a slender hickory pole with which to steer, and they also fastened securely to the raft the remainder of their deer, their most precious possession.

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

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

at any time

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

presently existing

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

in a gradual manner

From this reading They pushed off with the poles, and the current catching their craft, carried it gently along.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees

From this reading Each of the boys carried a slender hickory pole with which to steer, and they also fastened securely to the raft the remainder of their deer, their most precious possession.

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

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

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

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

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

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

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

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Each of the boys carried a slender hickory pole with which to steer, and they also fastened securely to the raft the remainder of their deer, their most precious possession.

plural of “navigator” — the ship's officer in charge of navigation

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

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

From this reading They pushed off with the poles, and the current catching their craft, carried it gently along.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

on one occasion

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

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

From this reading Each of the boys carried a slender hickory pole with which to steer, and they also fastened securely to the raft the remainder of their deer, their most precious possession.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading They pushed off with the poles, and the current catching their craft, carried it gently along.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Each of the boys carried a slender hickory pole with which to steer, and they also fastened securely to the raft the remainder of their deer, their most precious possession.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Each of the boys carried a slender hickory pole with which to steer, and they also fastened securely to the raft the remainder of their deer, their most precious possession.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading They pushed off with the poles, and the current catching their craft, carried it gently along.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Each of the boys carried a slender hickory pole with which to steer, and they also fastened securely to the raft the remainder of their deer, their most precious possession.

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

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading Each of the boys carried a slender hickory pole with which to steer, and they also fastened securely to the raft the remainder of their deer, their most precious possession.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Each of the boys carried a slender hickory pole with which to steer, and they also fastened securely to the raft the remainder of their deer, their most precious possession.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading Each of the boys carried a slender hickory pole with which to steer, and they also fastened securely to the raft the remainder of their deer, their most precious possession.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

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

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

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

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

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

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

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

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

not known

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

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

From this reading It was a fine little river, running in a deep channel, and Henry became more sure than ever that it was the one that flowed by Wareville.

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

From this reading They finished it in two days, existing meanwhile on the deer meat, and early the morning afterwards, the clumsy craft, bearing the two navigators, was duly intrusted to the mercy of the unknown river.

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

From this reading Each of the boys carried a slender hickory pole with which to steer, and they also fastened securely to the raft the remainder of their deer, their most precious possession.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.

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

From this reading AFLOAT The boys began at once the work on their raft, a rude structure of a few fallen logs, fastened together with bark and brush, but simple, strong and safe.