used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If he drowns, his parents have no further anxiety about him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading If he drowns, his parents have no further anxiety about him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The authorities who are responsible for the religion of the army believe in this plan for teaching chaplains their business.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The authorities who are responsible for the religion of the army believe in this plan for teaching chaplains their business.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
a youthful male person
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The authorities who are responsible for the religion of the army believe in this plan for teaching chaplains their business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
chaplainsnounUS /ˈtʃæplənz/
plural of “chaplain” — a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading The authorities who are responsible for the religion of the army believe in this plan for teaching chaplains their business.
civiliannounUS /səˈvɪljən/
a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
drownsverbUS /draʊnz/
third-person singular of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading If he drowns, his parents have no further anxiety about him.
dumpverbUS /dʌmp/
throw away as refuse
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
divisible by two
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The authorities who are responsible for the religion of the army believe in this plan for teaching chaplains their business.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
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 If he drowns, his parents have no further anxiety about him.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
handbooknounUS /ˈhændbʊk/
a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he survives, he has learned to swim and the method has proved its value.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he drowns, his parents have no further anxiety about him.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he survives, he has learned to swim and the method has proved its value.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he drowns, his parents have no further anxiety about him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he survives, he has learned to swim and the method has proved its value.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The authorities who are responsible for the religion of the army believe in this plan for teaching chaplains their business.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If he survives, he has learned to swim and the method has proved its value.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading If he survives, he has learned to swim and the method has proved its value.
the act of departing
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading If he survives, he has learned to swim and the method has proved its value.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
not any; not one
From this reading If he drowns, his parents have no further anxiety about him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading If he drowns, his parents have no further anxiety about him.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The authorities who are responsible for the religion of the army believe in this plan for teaching chaplains their business.
established beyond doubt
From this reading If he survives, he has learned to swim and the method has proved its value.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The authorities who are responsible for the religion of the army believe in this plan for teaching chaplains their business.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The authorities who are responsible for the religion of the army believe in this plan for teaching chaplains their business.
SETTLINGnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
survivesverbUS /sərˈvaɪvz/
third-person singular of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading If he survives, he has learned to swim and the method has proved its value.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading The authorities who are responsible for the religion of the army believe in this plan for teaching chaplains their business.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The authorities who are responsible for the religion of the army believe in this plan for teaching chaplains their business.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The authorities who are responsible for the religion of the army believe in this plan for teaching chaplains their business.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading If he survives, he has learned to swim and the method has proved its value.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
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 SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
which person or people
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Having accepted a civilian parson as a volunteer, they dump him down in a camp without instruction or advice, without even so much as a small red handbook on field tactics to guide him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading SETTLING DOWN There are, or used to be, people who believe that you can best teach a boy to swim by throwing him into deep water from the end of a pier and leaving him there.
