used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
bush-lined
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From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
Croix
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From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
distinguishableadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
capable of being perceived as different or distinct
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
expirationnounUS /ˌekspərˈeɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
set up or found
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
gravellyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrævəli/
abounding in small stones
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
hair's-breadthnoun
a very small distance or space
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
Kruman
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From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
go away from a place
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
not in physical motion
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
navigatedverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
not any; not one
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
and nothing more
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
PerchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
only a very short time before
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
St
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From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
swervingnoun
the act of turning aside suddenly
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED!
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
communicated in words
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
which person or people
From this reading The Kruman who acted as pilot undoubtedly appeared--as St. Croix had asserted--to know the river thoroughly, for dark as the night was, he evinced no sign whatever of doubt or hesitation.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading We navigated this winding creek for about three quarters of an hour, passing several branches on our way, and then, as the Kruman brought the canoe noiselessly alongside a low, gravelly bank, St. Croix leaned forward, and, laying his hand upon mine, remarked in a whisper--
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perched up in the stern of the canoe--which he steered with a short paddle laid out over the quarter--he sat silent and motionless as a bronze image, holding the boat's head straight for some unseen point, and never swerving a hair's-breadth from his course until, at the expiration of about two hours, we suddenly found ourselves entering a tolerably wide creek, only distinguishable as such by the deeper and more palpable darkness that enveloped us as the canoe slid in between its bush-lined banks.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading We were a taciturn trio, St. Croix having scarcely uttered a word since we shoved off from the schooner; while as for me, my thoughts were too full of the adventure before me to leave me much inclination for speech.
