Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

moving forward

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

later than; following

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

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

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

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

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

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

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

coverings that are used on a bed

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading As the boys watched the river-men at their hard and heavy work, they came more and more to respect them.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As the boys watched the river-men at their hard and heavy work, they came more and more to respect them.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

without stop or interruption

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

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

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

complete or carry out

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

the act of departing

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

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

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading As the boys watched the river-men at their hard and heavy work, they came more and more to respect them.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading As the boys watched the river-men at their hard and heavy work, they came more and more to respect them.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

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

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

intended for the left hand

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

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

From this reading As the boys watched the river-men at their hard and heavy work, they came more and more to respect them.

characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

not any; not one

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

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

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

in a northern direction

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

according to the clock

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

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

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading As the boys watched the river-men at their hard and heavy work, they came more and more to respect them.

located on or directed toward the right

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

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

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

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

From this reading As the boys watched the river-men at their hard and heavy work, they came more and more to respect them.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

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

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

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

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

in or at or to some place

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

not in physical motion

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

required or under orders

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

express in words

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

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

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As the boys watched the river-men at their hard and heavy work, they came more and more to respect them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As the boys watched the river-men at their hard and heavy work, they came more and more to respect them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

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

From this reading As the boys watched the river-men at their hard and heavy work, they came more and more to respect them.

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

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

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

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

bound or secured closely

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

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

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

up to a particular time

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

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

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

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

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

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

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading As the boys watched the river-men at their hard and heavy work, they came more and more to respect them.

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 Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

at the time that

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

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

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

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

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some excitement was shown when in the still water at the head of the murderous left-hand chute, which never was attempted by the _voyageurs_, a roll of bedding with a coat tied to it was seen floating in the current.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was supposed that somewhere up the river an accident had occurred, but, as it was impossible to tell when or where, no attempt was made to solve the mystery, and the labor of advancing the brigade northward went on without further delay.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Throughout long hours of labor--and in this northern latitude the sun did not set until after nine o'clock--there was never a surly word or a complaint heard from any of them.

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

From this reading V WHITE-WATER DAYS For three days the work of portaging on the Grand Island continued steadily, boat after boat going down to the head of the island to discharge, then taking the run through the channel of the right-hand side.