Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

highly skilled

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

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

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

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

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

the residue that remains when something is burned

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

form a curve

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Still we continued to watch their further proceedings with the deepest interest.

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

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Still we continued to watch their further proceedings with the deepest interest.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

a man who operates a ferry

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Still we continued to watch their further proceedings with the deepest interest.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Still we continued to watch their further proceedings with the deepest interest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

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

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

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

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Still we continued to watch their further proceedings with the deepest interest.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

kick the ball

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

with speed

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still we continued to watch their further proceedings with the deepest interest.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Still we continued to watch their further proceedings with the deepest interest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

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

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

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

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

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

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

look attentively

From this reading Still we continued to watch their further proceedings with the deepest interest.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

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

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

at the time that

From this reading When this was accomplished, our fears for the noble-hearted brother and sister were at an end, and we took a long breath; it was, indeed, a relief to do so.

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

From this reading His sister, too, "kept her own," and the little punt shot out rapidly into the comparatively quiet stream, beyond the influence of the fearful current, which was rapidly driving them upon the breakers.

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

From this reading The man had the bow oar, and we could see the tough ash bend like a willow-wand as he stretched out to keep the head of the boat partially up the stream.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Still we continued to watch their further proceedings with the deepest interest.

but in spite of that

From this reading The ferryman and his sister had yet to pull a fearful distance for the time they had to do it in, to get out of that part of the current leading to the breakers: and they accomplished it.