used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BABY AND THE BEAR A stiffish breeze was blowing over Silverwater.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BABY AND THE BEAR A stiffish breeze was blowing over Silverwater.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
BabenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading THE BABY AND THE BEAR A stiffish breeze was blowing over Silverwater.
have
From this reading THE BABY AND THE BEAR A stiffish breeze was blowing over Silverwater.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading THE BABY AND THE BEAR A stiffish breeze was blowing over Silverwater.
boisterouslyadverb
in a carefree manner
From this reading But out in the middle of the lake the little whitecaps were chasing each other boisterously.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading THE BABY AND THE BEAR A stiffish breeze was blowing over Silverwater.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But out in the middle of the lake the little whitecaps were chasing each other boisterously.
make calm or still
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading But out in the middle of the lake the little whitecaps were chasing each other boisterously.
without doubt or question
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But out in the middle of the lake the little whitecaps were chasing each other boisterously.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was made for just the use which the Babe was now putting it to.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The raft was a tiny one, of four logs pinned together with two lengths of spruce pole.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But out in the middle of the lake the little whitecaps were chasing each other boisterously.
inshoreadjectiveUS /ˈɪnˈʃɔːr/
(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was made for just the use which the Babe was now putting it to.
and nothing more
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading But out in the middle of the lake the little whitecaps were chasing each other boisterously.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The raft was a tiny one, of four logs pinned together with two lengths of spruce pole.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But out in the middle of the lake the little whitecaps were chasing each other boisterously.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading The raft was a tiny one, of four logs pinned together with two lengths of spruce pole.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was made for just the use which the Babe was now putting it to.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading But out in the middle of the lake the little whitecaps were chasing each other boisterously.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was made for just the use which the Babe was now putting it to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The raft was a tiny one, of four logs pinned together with two lengths of spruce pole.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But out in the middle of the lake the little whitecaps were chasing each other boisterously.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But out in the middle of the lake the little whitecaps were chasing each other boisterously.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE BABY AND THE BEAR A stiffish breeze was blowing over Silverwater.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading The raft was a tiny one, of four logs pinned together with two lengths of spruce pole.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The raft was a tiny one, of four logs pinned together with two lengths of spruce pole.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading It was made for just the use which the Babe was now putting it to.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
Silverwater
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From this reading THE BABY AND THE BEAR A stiffish breeze was blowing over Silverwater.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading The raft was a tiny one, of four logs pinned together with two lengths of spruce pole.
stiffish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BABY AND THE BEAR A stiffish breeze was blowing over Silverwater.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BABY AND THE BEAR A stiffish breeze was blowing over Silverwater.
very small
From this reading The raft was a tiny one, of four logs pinned together with two lengths of spruce pole.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The raft was a tiny one, of four logs pinned together with two lengths of spruce pole.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The raft was a tiny one, of four logs pinned together with two lengths of spruce pole.
the act of using
From this reading It was made for just the use which the Babe was now putting it to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BABY AND THE BEAR A stiffish breeze was blowing over Silverwater.
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 Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But out in the middle of the lake the little whitecaps were chasing each other boisterously.
in or at the place that
From this reading Close inshore, where the Babe was fishing, the water was fairly calm--just sufficiently ruffled to keep the trout from distinguishing too clearly that small, intent figure at the edge of the raft.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was made for just the use which the Babe was now putting it to.
whitecaps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But out in the middle of the lake the little whitecaps were chasing each other boisterously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The raft was a tiny one, of four logs pinned together with two lengths of spruce pole.
