Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

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 They added so much the more to our sense of freedom and independence.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading We always enjoyed these changes of mind.

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

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

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

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

a stiff moderately thick paper

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading We always enjoyed these changes of mind.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

plural of “destination” — the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading We always enjoyed these changes of mind.

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

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading They added so much the more to our sense of freedom and independence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

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

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

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

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

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

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading They added so much the more to our sense of freedom and independence.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

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

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

engage in

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

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

From this reading They added so much the more to our sense of freedom and independence.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

in motion

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They added so much the more to our sense of freedom and independence.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

not any; not one

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading They added so much the more to our sense of freedom and independence.

possessive form of “powell” — United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

decree or determine beforehand

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

plural of “prerogative” — a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

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

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading They added so much the more to our sense of freedom and independence.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They added so much the more to our sense of freedom and independence.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

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

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

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

From this reading We always enjoyed these changes of mind.

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

From this reading They added so much the more to our sense of freedom and independence.

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

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

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

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

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

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A BAD START AND A VIEW OF BERKELEY On the next morning, we exercised one of the most enjoyable prerogatives of the houseboater, one that belongs to him as to but few other travellers--that of changing his mind and his destination.

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

From this reading There were no bits of cardboard with the names of stations printed on them to predestine our way; no baggage checks to consign our belongings to fixed destinations.

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

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We sat down to breakfast with the intention of moving on up the James to Eppes Creek; we rose from the table with the determination to make a run up Powell's Creek, which was a little above us on the other side of the river.