used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
at or in the front
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITH HOOK AND LINE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
a boy or man
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
HOOKverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading WITH HOOK AND LINE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
immediately past
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading WITH HOOK AND LINE.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
march in a procession
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
overcoatsnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊts/
plural of “overcoat” — a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
with speed
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
having a supporting base
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
not in physical motion
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
carry out
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
tarpaulinnoun
waterproofed canvas
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading But Adam had a still heavier burden, for he carried the roll of tarpaulin in addition to his other traps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
valises
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
water-canteens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boys slung their overcoats and valises over their shoulders, and these, with their water-canteens and provisions, made for each of them a pretty good load.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After standing for a few moments to take a last look at the steamer, which was now rapidly making her way southward, our party prepared to take up the shortest line of march for the Indian River.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH HOOK AND LINE.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am not captain,” said Adam, addressing Chap, “but I’ll go ahead, for I’ll be able to find my way over to the river better than you will.”
