used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I wonder where this river really does begin?"
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
without doubt or question
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wonder where this river really does begin?"
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
flood-time
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From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
usually; as a rule
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
Hassler
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From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder where this river really does begin?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Tip mused.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
and nothing more
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I wonder where this river really does begin?"
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "I wonder where this river really does begin?"
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
Sandtown
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From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
in or at or to some place
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
express a supposition
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I wonder where this river really does begin?"
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Tip mused.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Its destination, we knew, was the Missouri, and the Hassler boys always maintained that we could embark at Sandtown in flood-time, follow our noses, and eventually arrive at New Orleans.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading On the map the little black line stopped somewhere in western Kansas; but since rivers generally rose in mountains, it was only reasonable to suppose that ours came from the Rockies.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I wonder where this river really does begin?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That was an old and a favorite mystery which the map did not clearly explain.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder where this river really does begin?"
