Chapter XVI

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

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

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From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

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

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

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

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

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

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

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

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Finally the _Boreas_ was drawn up beside the landing and dismantled, the sails and rigging being stored in the boat-house.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Finally the _Boreas_ was drawn up beside the landing and dismantled, the sails and rigging being stored in the boat-house.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

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From this reading Finally the _Boreas_ was drawn up beside the landing and dismantled, the sails and rigging being stored in the boat-house.

a wind that blows from the north

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

someone who is a detective

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

torn down and broken up

From this reading Finally the _Boreas_ was drawn up beside the landing and dismantled, the sails and rigging being stored in the boat-house.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Finally the _Boreas_ was drawn up beside the landing and dismantled, the sails and rigging being stored in the boat-house.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

making lively and cheerful

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

plural of “expanse” — a wide scope

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally the _Boreas_ was drawn up beside the landing and dismantled, the sails and rigging being stored in the boat-house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

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

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

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

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

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

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

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From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

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From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

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

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

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From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Finally the _Boreas_ was drawn up beside the landing and dismantled, the sails and rigging being stored in the boat-house.

immediately past

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

occurring from time to time

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

on one occasion

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

in other respects or ways

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

almost; nearly

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

established beyond doubt

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

with speed

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

any competition

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

determined

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

From this reading Finally the _Boreas_ was drawn up beside the landing and dismantled, the sails and rigging being stored in the boat-house.

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

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

very bad

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

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 That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

only a very short time before

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

medium-sized Eurasian thrush seen chiefly in winter

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading Finally the _Boreas_ was drawn up beside the landing and dismantled, the sails and rigging being stored in the boat-house.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

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

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

in or at that place or location

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

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From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

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

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading That afternoon Dick took Harry for a sail, but the wind by that time had died down to a thin, warm breeze that scarcely filled the sails, and in consequence the trip was not an exhilarating one.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

up to a particular time

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

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

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

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

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

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

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

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

From this reading To be sure, there were occasional trips, but the river never returned to a state making possible another race between the _Boreas_ and the _Snowbird_, a race which Joe Thurston was eager for and which Dick was not at all averse to.

at the time that

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

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

From this reading But exhilarating or otherwise, it proved to be practically the last of the season, for the warm weather held until the ice-cracks, air-holes and expanses of rotten ice which quickly developed made ice-boating at once dangerous and unpleasant.

during the time that

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

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

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading FORMING THE TRACK TEAM As though resolved that the _Boreas_ should rest for a while on her laurels, the weather changed that night within the hour and when morning dawned there was a warm southwest wind blowing up the river.