Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

later than; following

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

anew

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

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

From this reading The work was laborious, and cost him the best part of an hour.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

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

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

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

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

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

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The work was laborious, and cost him the best part of an hour.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

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From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

English romantic poet (1772-1834)

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

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

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading The work was laborious, and cost him the best part of an hour.

the first light of day

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

let fall to the ground

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

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

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

exerting control or influence

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

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

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

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

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

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

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

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

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

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

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The work was laborious, and cost him the best part of an hour.

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

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

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

From this reading The work was laborious, and cost him the best part of an hour.

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

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

lacking professional skill or expertise

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

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

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading The work was laborious, and cost him the best part of an hour.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

fasten with a lock

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

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

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

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

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

a form of address for a man

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

past form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

not any; not one

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

according to the clock

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

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

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

To move from a closed position.

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

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

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The work was laborious, and cost him the best part of an hour.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

unsupported by other people

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

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

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

express in speech

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

a town in central England on the River Avon; birthplace (and burial place) of William Shakespeare

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

caught or fixed

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

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

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

in or at that place or location

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

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

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

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

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

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

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

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

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

the upper part of anything

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

up to a particular time

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading For he had to open and shut each pair of gates single-handed, using a large iron key to lift and close the sluices; and, moreover, Mr. Mortimer, though he did his best, was inexpert at guiding the boat into the lock-chamber and handling her when there.

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

From this reading The work was laborious, and cost him the best part of an hour.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE "STRATFORD-ON-AVON" "_Day after day, day after day We stuck._"--COLERIDGE, Rime of the Ancient Mariner "Well, and 'ow did the performance go off?"

at the time that

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

in or at the place that

From this reading When Tilda awoke at seven o'clock next morning, the _Success to Commerce_ had made three good miles in the cool of the dawn, and come to anchor again (so to speak) outside the gates of Knowsley top lock, where, as Sam Bossom explained later, the canal began to drop from its summit level.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.

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

From this reading The work was laborious, and cost him the best part of an hour.

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

From this reading Six locks, set pretty close together, here formed a stairway for its descent, and Sam would hear no word of breakfast until they had navigated the whole flight.