Chapter XXV

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

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He ran close in and was cheered by a freshening of the breeze which added perceptibly to the speed.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."

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

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

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

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He ran close in and was cheered by a freshening of the breeze which added perceptibly to the speed.

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

From this reading "It cannot matter, for there is no special need of haste."

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading He ran close in and was cheered by a freshening of the breeze which added perceptibly to the speed.

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

From this reading He ran close in and was cheered by a freshening of the breeze which added perceptibly to the speed.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It cannot matter, for there is no special need of haste."

-ing form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh

From this reading He ran close in and was cheered by a freshening of the breeze which added perceptibly to the speed.

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

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

only a very short time before

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading "It cannot matter, for there is no special need of haste."

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

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

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

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

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

From this reading "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."

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

From this reading He ran close in and was cheered by a freshening of the breeze which added perceptibly to the speed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

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

From this reading "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It cannot matter, for there is no special need of haste."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "It cannot matter, for there is no special need of haste."

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "It cannot matter, for there is no special need of haste."

not any; not one

From this reading "It cannot matter, for there is no special need of haste."

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

and nothing more

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

in a noticeable manner

From this reading He ran close in and was cheered by a freshening of the breeze which added perceptibly to the speed.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He ran close in and was cheered by a freshening of the breeze which added perceptibly to the speed.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

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

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."

a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "It cannot matter, for there is no special need of haste."

move hurridly

From this reading He ran close in and was cheered by a freshening of the breeze which added perceptibly to the speed.

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

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

fasten with tacks

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

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

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "It cannot matter, for there is no special need of haste."

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

From this reading "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."

up to a particular time

From this reading "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."

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

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

the day after today

From this reading "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."

in the direction of

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

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

From this reading The sailboat crept slowly out into the middle of the river, the breeze being so light that only a faint rippling was heard at the bow, and the craft hardly answered her helm.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."

(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 "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."

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

From this reading He ran close in and was cheered by a freshening of the breeze which added perceptibly to the speed.

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

From this reading Major Starland had noted that the wind was not favorable, and he was compelled to tack toward the northern shore.

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

From this reading "At this rate," said his sister, "we shall not reach Zalapata till tomorrow is well advanced."