Chapter XXII · The Raft

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Their horrid cries rent the air and they brandished their spears, axes, clubs and bows and arrows.

a vehicle that can fly

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

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

From this reading “What are we going to do, Tom?” asked Ned.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Their horrid cries rent the air and they brandished their spears, axes, clubs and bows and arrows.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What are we going to do, Tom?” asked Ned.

plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading Their horrid cries rent the air and they brandished their spears, axes, clubs and bows and arrows.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Their horrid cries rent the air and they brandished their spears, axes, clubs and bows and arrows.

past form of “brandish” — move or swing back and forth

From this reading Their horrid cries rent the air and they brandished their spears, axes, clubs and bows and arrows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

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

From this reading “You can’t scare these natives!” shouted Peltok.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Their horrid cries rent the air and they brandished their spears, axes, clubs and bows and arrows.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Their horrid cries rent the air and they brandished their spears, axes, clubs and bows and arrows.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “What are we going to do, Tom?” asked Ned.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading “Are you going to fight them or scare them?”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

the activity of flying a glider

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

the act of departing

From this reading “What are we going to do, Tom?” asked Ned.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

exceedingly bad

From this reading Their horrid cries rent the air and they brandished their spears, axes, clubs and bows and arrows.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

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 SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading “You can’t scare these natives!” shouted Peltok.

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

From this reading “What are we going to do, Tom?” asked Ned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Are you going to fight them or scare them?”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

above and across; more than

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

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

From this reading “You can’t scare these natives!” shouted Peltok.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

let for money

From this reading Their horrid cries rent the air and they brandished their spears, axes, clubs and bows and arrows.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

only a very short time before

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

cause fear in

From this reading “Are you going to fight them or scare them?”

a large number or amount

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “You can’t scare these natives!” shouted Peltok.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading Their horrid cries rent the air and they brandished their spears, axes, clubs and bows and arrows.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

moving very fast

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their horrid cries rent the air and they brandished their spears, axes, clubs and bows and arrows.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Are you going to fight them or scare them?”

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

From this reading “You can’t scare these natives!” shouted Peltok.

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

From this reading Their horrid cries rent the air and they brandished their spears, axes, clubs and bows and arrows.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

male cat

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading SCARCELY had the aircraft come to a stop, gliding over the water, than scores of canoes, smaller than those used by the pirates, but containing fully as many savages, put out from the sheltered shore of the little bay and began approaching the machine housing Tom Swift and his party.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “What are we going to do, Tom?” asked Ned.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What are we going to do, Tom?” asked Ned.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Are you going to fight them or scare them?”