used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sounds pretty wild ahead there!" bawled Jimmy, a couple of hours later.
at or in the front
From this reading "Sounds pretty wild ahead there!" bawled Jimmy, a couple of hours later.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
in addition
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading In the rear were the other two, Francois, and Teddy Green, the ambitious explorer of unknown lands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
bawledverbUS /bɔːld/
past form of “bawl” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading "Sounds pretty wild ahead there!" bawled Jimmy, a couple of hours later.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "Sounds pretty wild ahead there!" bawled Jimmy, a couple of hours later.
CreenounUS /kriː/
a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT RAPIDS.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading In the rear were the other two, Francois, and Teddy Green, the ambitious explorer of unknown lands.
communicated in words
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
Francois
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the rear were the other two, Francois, and Teddy Green, the ambitious explorer of unknown lands.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In the rear were the other two, Francois, and Teddy Green, the ambitious explorer of unknown lands.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Sounds pretty wild ahead there!" bawled Jimmy, a couple of hours later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
a small worthless amount
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "Sounds pretty wild ahead there!" bawled Jimmy, a couple of hours later.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In the rear were the other two, Francois, and Teddy Green, the ambitious explorer of unknown lands.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Sounds pretty wild ahead there!" bawled Jimmy, a couple of hours later.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Sounds pretty wild ahead there!" bawled Jimmy, a couple of hours later.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the rear were the other two, Francois, and Teddy Green, the ambitious explorer of unknown lands.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Sounds pretty wild ahead there!" bawled Jimmy, a couple of hours later.
RAPIDSnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT RAPIDS.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading In the rear were the other two, Francois, and Teddy Green, the ambitious explorer of unknown lands.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Sounds pretty wild ahead there!" bawled Jimmy, a couple of hours later.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
moving very fast
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT RAPIDS.
Tamasjo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading In the rear were the other two, Francois, and Teddy Green, the ambitious explorer of unknown lands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT RAPIDS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Sounds pretty wild ahead there!" bawled Jimmy, a couple of hours later.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
a special situation
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Ned and Jack paddled the second boat, and did it splendidly, too, for they had had considerable practice at this sort of thing, so that as Ned expressed it, both had "caught the hang of it."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the rear were the other two, Francois, and Teddy Green, the ambitious explorer of unknown lands.
not known
From this reading In the rear were the other two, Francois, and Teddy Green, the ambitious explorer of unknown lands.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the rear were the other two, Francois, and Teddy Green, the ambitious explorer of unknown lands.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "Sounds pretty wild ahead there!" bawled Jimmy, a couple of hours later.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He happened to be in the leading canoe at the time, along with the Cree Indian guide, Tamasjo, and also Frank Shaw.
