used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
any thing at all
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
for the reason that
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
braggingnounUS /ˈbræɡɪŋ/
an instance of boastful talk
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
a boy or man
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
a state of high honor
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
joshing
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From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
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 But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
naivelyadverbUS /nɑːˈiːvli/
in a naive manner
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
Ned
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From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE SHORE OF THE SALTY SEA.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SHORE OF THE SALTY SEA.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
oughtn't
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From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
SALTYadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːlti/
engagingly stimulating or provocative
From this reading ON THE SHORE OF THE SALTY SEA.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading ON THE SHORE OF THE SALTY SEA.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
not often
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading ON THE SHORE OF THE SALTY SEA.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
the season of growth
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SHORE OF THE SALTY SEA.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But then the other scouts knew Jimmy from the ground up, and seldom took offense at anything he said, because they realized that much of his bragging and "joshing" did not "spring from the heart," as he naively confessed many a time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Ned was wise enough to see that each canoe, before being abandoned there amidst the friendly rushes, was securely staked, so that it could not drift away, through the action of wind or current.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You would certainly have thought the little chap had covered himself with glory, and that the success of the whole undertaking depended on him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tell me about that, will you?" remarked Jimmy, as he carefully stepped ashore; "according to my mind it was cleverly done, if I do say it that oughtn't."
