used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading They did camp that night on the shore of White Fish Bay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But the boys were not taking chances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the boys were not taking chances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS—CONCLUSION Teddy’s prophecy came true.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading They did camp that night on the shore of White Fish Bay.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But the boys were not taking chances.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS—CONCLUSION Teddy’s prophecy came true.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did camp that night on the shore of White Fish Bay.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS—CONCLUSION Teddy’s prophecy came true.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading They did camp that night on the shore of White Fish Bay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
set up or found
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
inducementsnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənts/
plural of “inducement” — a positive motivational influence
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They did camp that night on the shore of White Fish Bay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the boys were not taking chances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They did camp that night on the shore of White Fish Bay.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They did camp that night on the shore of White Fish Bay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS—CONCLUSION Teddy’s prophecy came true.
RAPIDSnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS—CONCLUSION Teddy’s prophecy came true.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
express in words
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading They did camp that night on the shore of White Fish Bay.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
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From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS—CONCLUSION Teddy’s prophecy came true.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But the boys were not taking chances.
Teddy'snounUS /ˈtediz/
possessive form of “teddy” — plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS—CONCLUSION Teddy’s prophecy came true.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They did camp that night on the shore of White Fish Bay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS—CONCLUSION Teddy’s prophecy came true.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did camp that night on the shore of White Fish Bay.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS—CONCLUSION Teddy’s prophecy came true.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the boys were not taking chances.
in or at the place that
From this reading A suitable place was found where above a sandy beach a high bank offered good inducements.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
a Caucasian
From this reading They did camp that night on the shore of White Fish Bay.
which person or people
From this reading While the sun went down in a golden and rosy mass of color, who could say that they might not be visited by one of those sudden electrical storm which during the summer sweep over the great lake, making it dangerous for any small boat to be out.
