Chapter IX · In the Swift Current

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

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

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

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Presently the various driving crews appeared, wet to the skin from the waist down, and ravenously hungry.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

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

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

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

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

coverings that are used on a bed

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

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

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

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

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

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

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Presently the various driving crews appeared, wet to the skin from the waist down, and ravenously hungry.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading The drying racks were swiftly steaming with the soggy garments, and the men fell to upon their supper without a second’s delay.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Presently the various driving crews appeared, wet to the skin from the waist down, and ravenously hungry.

away from the source or with the current

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Presently the various driving crews appeared, wet to the skin from the waist down, and ravenously hungry.

-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The drying racks were swiftly steaming with the soggy garments, and the men fell to upon their supper without a second’s delay.

start firing a weapon

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

informal intensifiers

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading The drying racks were swiftly steaming with the soggy garments, and the men fell to upon their supper without a second’s delay.

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

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

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

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

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

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

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

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

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

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Presently the various driving crews appeared, wet to the skin from the waist down, and ravenously hungry.

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

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

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

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

the force of workers available

From this reading The drying racks were swiftly steaming with the soggy garments, and the men fell to upon their supper without a second’s delay.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

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

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

not any; not one

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

a small lake

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

in the near future

From this reading Presently the various driving crews appeared, wet to the skin from the waist down, and ravenously hungry.

plural of “rack” — framework for holding objects

From this reading The drying racks were swiftly steaming with the soggy garments, and the men fell to upon their supper without a second’s delay.

in the manner of someone who is very hungry

From this reading Presently the various driving crews appeared, wet to the skin from the waist down, and ravenously hungry.

express in words

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

possessive form of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The drying racks were swiftly steaming with the soggy garments, and the men fell to upon their supper without a second’s delay.

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

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

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

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Presently the various driving crews appeared, wet to the skin from the waist down, and ravenously hungry.

moving slowly

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

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

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading The drying racks were swiftly steaming with the soggy garments, and the men fell to upon their supper without a second’s delay.

a start given to contestants

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading The drying racks were swiftly steaming with the soggy garments, and the men fell to upon their supper without a second’s delay.

that is on a string

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The drying racks were swiftly steaming with the soggy garments, and the men fell to upon their supper without a second’s delay.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

in a swift manner

From this reading The drying racks were swiftly steaming with the soggy garments, and the men fell to upon their supper without a second’s delay.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

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

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The drying racks were swiftly steaming with the soggy garments, and the men fell to upon their supper without a second’s delay.

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

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

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

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

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

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

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

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

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

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The drying racks were swiftly steaming with the soggy garments, and the men fell to upon their supper without a second’s delay.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Presently the various driving crews appeared, wet to the skin from the waist down, and ravenously hungry.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading Presently the various driving crews appeared, wet to the skin from the waist down, and ravenously hungry.

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

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

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 The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

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

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Presently the various driving crews appeared, wet to the skin from the waist down, and ravenously hungry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The clumsy, slow-moving scow loaded with the cook’s outfit and a supply of bedding followed the drive downstream, and, that night, fastened up to the bank close to the inlet of Deer Pond, the middle one of three small bodies of water strung along the length of the Megantic.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The drying racks were swiftly steaming with the soggy garments, and the men fell to upon their supper without a second’s delay.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.

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

From this reading It was a full day’s work, much better than Bainbridge had hoped for, and, as he approached the big drying fire flaming up at one side of the camp made by Charlie Hanley, the cook, Bob shook his own hand in silent, grinning self-congratulation.

but in spite of that

From this reading He knew that they were far from being out of the woods yet, but a good beginning always means a lot, and he had no word to say against this start-off.