used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Because we have the fun of living out on the water, and Miss Julia besides.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading “Oh, yes, to be sure!” half ashamed to have ventured so obvious a question.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Oh, yes, to be sure!” half ashamed to have ventured so obvious a question.
for the reason that
From this reading “Because we have the fun of living out on the water, and Miss Julia besides.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Really, I believe it's nicer than being on the boat.”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Really, I believe it's nicer than being on the boat.”
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “Because we have the fun of living out on the water, and Miss Julia besides.”
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Really, I believe it's nicer than being on the boat.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “Because we have the fun of living out on the water, and Miss Julia besides.”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Oh, yes, to be sure!” half ashamed to have ventured so obvious a question.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Because we have the fun of living out on the water, and Miss Julia besides.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Really, I believe it's nicer than being on the boat.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
it's
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From this reading Really, I believe it's nicer than being on the boat.”
Julia
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From this reading “Because we have the fun of living out on the water, and Miss Julia besides.”
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading “Because we have the fun of living out on the water, and Miss Julia besides.”
engage in
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Because we have the fun of living out on the water, and Miss Julia besides.”
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Really, I believe it's nicer than being on the boat.”
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading “Oh, yes, to be sure!” half ashamed to have ventured so obvious a question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Because we have the fun of living out on the water, and Miss Julia besides.”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, yes, to be sure!” half ashamed to have ventured so obvious a question.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Really, I believe it's nicer than being on the boat.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Because we have the fun of living out on the water, and Miss Julia besides.”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Oh, yes, to be sure!” half ashamed to have ventured so obvious a question.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Really, I believe it's nicer than being on the boat.”
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Oh, yes, to be sure!” half ashamed to have ventured so obvious a question.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Oh, yes, to be sure!” half ashamed to have ventured so obvious a question.
Sylvia
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From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Really, I believe it's nicer than being on the boat.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Really, I believe it's nicer than being on the boat.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading “Oh, yes, to be sure!” half ashamed to have ventured so obvious a question.
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 “Because we have the fun of living out on the water, and Miss Julia besides.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Because we have the fun of living out on the water, and Miss Julia besides.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” responded Sylvia, with a supreme faith in any assertion that Courage might choose to make; “but why?”
