Chapter XI

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From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

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

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

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

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

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

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

an architectural product or work

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

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

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

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

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

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

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

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From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

official routes of communication

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

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From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

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From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

having knowledge and spiritual insight

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

cause to stop

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

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

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

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

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

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

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

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

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

set up or found

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

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

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

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 Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

in a joyous manner

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

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

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

with speed

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

on the contrary

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

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

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

a person who rules or commands

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

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From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

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 On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

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

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

a submerged bank of sand near a shore or in a river; can be exposed at low tide

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

be seated

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

plural of “spit” — a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

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

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

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

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

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

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

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

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

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

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading On a river launch — Salutations — Crocodiles — An evening halt — Camping on the bank — Tobacco-growing — Cotton-growing — Garrison mess life — Irksome travelling — An enlightened ruler — An excellent shooting ground — A holy city — Kadis — Architecture — Sails of grass — Picturesque pilots — A strike in the engine-room — Flat country.

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

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

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

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

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

From this reading It was very enjoyable to sit on deck in an easy chair watching the rapidly changing landscape as we went along merrily at five or six miles an hour.

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

From this reading Many of these channels were certainly not more than forty yards wide, so the little launch required careful handling to get her round the numerous turnings of the stream.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading AS we glided easily down the river I began to think that life on the “Réné Caillé” would be rather pleasant.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The river was not more than 400 yards wide here, and its bed was frequently split into three or four channels by spits of sandbank.