used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
highly skilled
From this reading We accomplished more than half the distance, and that over the worst of the journey, by twelve o'clock, and we halted for dinner and a _siesta_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
anew
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading HEADED DOWN STREAM--RETURN TO TUPPER'S LAKE--THE CAMP ON THE ISLAND.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
carefully weighed
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading We accomplished more than half the distance, and that over the worst of the journey, by twelve o'clock, and we halted for dinner and a _siesta_.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading We accomplished more than half the distance, and that over the worst of the journey, by twelve o'clock, and we halted for dinner and a _siesta_.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading HEADED DOWN STREAM--RETURN TO TUPPER'S LAKE--THE CAMP ON THE ISLAND.
encamping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
a man of refinement
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
the act of departing
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading We accomplished more than half the distance, and that over the worst of the journey, by twelve o'clock, and we halted for dinner and a _siesta_.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading We accomplished more than half the distance, and that over the worst of the journey, by twelve o'clock, and we halted for dinner and a _siesta_.
HEADEDadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading HEADED DOWN STREAM--RETURN TO TUPPER'S LAKE--THE CAMP ON THE ISLAND.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
ten 10s
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading HEADED DOWN STREAM--RETURN TO TUPPER'S LAKE--THE CAMP ON THE ISLAND.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading We accomplished more than half the distance, and that over the worst of the journey, by twelve o'clock, and we halted for dinner and a _siesta_.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading HEADED DOWN STREAM--RETURN TO TUPPER'S LAKE--THE CAMP ON THE ISLAND.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
engage in
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We accomplished more than half the distance, and that over the worst of the journey, by twelve o'clock, and we halted for dinner and a _siesta_.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
mossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HEADED DOWN STREAM--RETURN TO TUPPER'S LAKE--THE CAMP ON THE ISLAND.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We accomplished more than half the distance, and that over the worst of the journey, by twelve o'clock, and we halted for dinner and a _siesta_.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
retracingverbUS /riˈtreɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading HEADED DOWN STREAM--RETURN TO TUPPER'S LAKE--THE CAMP ON THE ISLAND.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
siestanounUS /siˈestə/
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
From this reading We accomplished more than half the distance, and that over the worst of the journey, by twelve o'clock, and we halted for dinner and a _siesta_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading HEADED DOWN STREAM--RETURN TO TUPPER'S LAKE--THE CAMP ON THE ISLAND.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We accomplished more than half the distance, and that over the worst of the journey, by twelve o'clock, and we halted for dinner and a _siesta_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We accomplished more than half the distance, and that over the worst of the journey, by twelve o'clock, and we halted for dinner and a _siesta_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEADED DOWN STREAM--RETURN TO TUPPER'S LAKE--THE CAMP ON THE ISLAND.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
a special situation
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HEADED DOWN STREAM--RETURN TO TUPPER'S LAKE--THE CAMP ON THE ISLAND.
toilingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
TUPPER'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEADED DOWN STREAM--RETURN TO TUPPER'S LAKE--THE CAMP ON THE ISLAND.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading We accomplished more than half the distance, and that over the worst of the journey, by twelve o'clock, and we halted for dinner and a _siesta_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
precisely as stated
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We started down stream again at six o'clock in the morning, intending, if possible, to reach Tupper's Lake before encamping for the night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If there is one thing in life which can lay any claim to being considered a positive luxury, it is a nap on a mossy bank, in the deep shadows of the forest trees, after a hearty meal, of a warm summer day.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading We accomplished more than half the distance, and that over the worst of the journey, by twelve o'clock, and we halted for dinner and a _siesta_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would make for us a busy day to accomplish so much; but going down stream and down hill are very different things from going up, as any gentleman may satisfy himself by rowing against a current of two miles the hour, or toiling up an ascent of three or four hundred feet to the mile, and then retracing his steps.
