used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
bawledverbUS /bɔːld/
past form of “bawl” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading “Get out of the way, can’t you?” bawled Gary.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Poke, a length and more behind, was not bothered by the convoy, and chuckled at Gary’s dilemma.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading Poke, a length and more behind, was not bothered by the convoy, and chuckled at Gary’s dilemma.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Joe Cosgrove came to the rescue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But Joe Cosgrove came to the rescue.
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From this reading “Get out of the way, can’t you?” bawled Gary.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading Poke, a length and more behind, was not bothered by the convoy, and chuckled at Gary’s dilemma.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
contestantsnounUS /kənˈtestənts/
plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
convoynounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/
a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading Poke, a length and more behind, was not bothered by the convoy, and chuckled at Gary’s dilemma.
Cosgrove
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From this reading But Joe Cosgrove came to the rescue.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading Poke, a length and more behind, was not bothered by the convoy, and chuckled at Gary’s dilemma.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
divisible by two
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
GarynounUS /ˈɡeri/
a city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production
From this reading “Get out of the way, can’t you?” bawled Gary.
Gary'snounUS /ˈɡeriz/
possessive form of “gary” — a city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production
From this reading Poke, a length and more behind, was not bothered by the convoy, and chuckled at Gary’s dilemma.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Get out of the way, can’t you?” bawled Gary.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Give me room!”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
ten 10s
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
ignominiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
Joe
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From this reading But Joe Cosgrove came to the rescue.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Poke, a length and more behind, was not bothered by the convoy, and chuckled at Gary’s dilemma.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Give me room!”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Poke, a length and more behind, was not bothered by the convoy, and chuckled at Gary’s dilemma.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Get out of the way, can’t you?” bawled Gary.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
PokeverbUS /poʊk/
poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Poke, a length and more behind, was not bothered by the convoy, and chuckled at Gary’s dilemma.
any competition
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
free from harm or evil
From this reading But Joe Cosgrove came to the rescue.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Give me room!”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poke, a length and more behind, was not bothered by the convoy, and chuckled at Gary’s dilemma.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Get out of the way, can’t you?” bawled Gary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
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 THE GREAT RACE For a time it seemed that the race would come to an ignominious end then and there, for the other canoes, or such of them as were paddled by two or more fellows, followed so closely that at the end of the first hundred yards they were on both sides of the contestants and even in front of them!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Get out of the way, can’t you?” bawled Gary.
