used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If these fellows in the canoes are disposed to fight we can't prevent them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Now we can talk matters over, Luka.
can't
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From this reading If these fellows in the canoes are disposed to fight we can't prevent them.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading If these fellows in the canoes are disposed to fight we can't prevent them.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
having made preparations
From this reading If these fellows in the canoes are disposed to fight we can't prevent them.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
divisible by two
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading If these fellows in the canoes are disposed to fight we can't prevent them.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is no occasion for hurry now.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
Godfrey
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From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
ten 10s
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading There is no occasion for hurry now.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If these fellows in the canoes are disposed to fight we can't prevent them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If these fellows in the canoes are disposed to fight we can't prevent them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no occasion for hurry now.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
Luka
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From this reading "Now we can talk matters over, Luka.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Now we can talk matters over, Luka.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no occasion for hurry now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now we can talk matters over, Luka.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading There is no occasion for hurry now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Now we can talk matters over, Luka.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
go across or through
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading If these fellows in the canoes are disposed to fight we can't prevent them.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
in the near future
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Now we can talk matters over, Luka.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If these fellows in the canoes are disposed to fight we can't prevent them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no occasion for hurry now.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If these fellows in the canoes are disposed to fight we can't prevent them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If these fellows in the canoes are disposed to fight we can't prevent them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
except if; if not
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now we can talk matters over, Luka.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They will certainly be out of the river before we could get back there; and even if we did pass first they could easily overtake us, for those light craft of theirs would go two feet to our one unless we had wind for our sail.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A SEA FIGHT As soon as they had reached a distance of two or three hundred yards from the shore Godfrey ceased paddling.
