used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
in addition
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It’s caught in an especially swift current!” he exclaimed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brad and Dan watched in fascination as the paddle drifted away from the canoe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brad and Dan watched in fascination as the paddle drifted away from the canoe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first it moved very slowly, then faster and faster.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Brad and Dan watched in fascination as the paddle drifted away from the canoe.
BradnounUS /bræd/
a small nail
From this reading Brad and Dan watched in fascination as the paddle drifted away from the canoe.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Brad and Dan watched in fascination as the paddle drifted away from the canoe.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “It’s caught in an especially swift current!” he exclaimed.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “I wonder what causes that fast water?
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading “It’s caught in an especially swift current!” he exclaimed.
Dan
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From this reading Brad and Dan watched in fascination as the paddle drifted away from the canoe.
downstreamadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈstriːm/
away from the source or with the current
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Brad and Dan watched in fascination as the paddle drifted away from the canoe.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “It’s caught in an especially swift current!” he exclaimed.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “It’s caught in an especially swift current!” he exclaimed.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading Brad and Dan watched in fascination as the paddle drifted away from the canoe.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading “I wonder what causes that fast water?
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading At first it moved very slowly, then faster and faster.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first it moved very slowly, then faster and faster.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Brad and Dan watched in fascination as the paddle drifted away from the canoe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s caught in an especially swift current!” he exclaimed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder what causes that fast water?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brad and Dan watched in fascination as the paddle drifted away from the canoe.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first it moved very slowly, then faster and faster.
It's
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From this reading “It’s caught in an especially swift current!” he exclaimed.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading At first it moved very slowly, then faster and faster.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading Brad and Dan watched in fascination as the paddle drifted away from the canoe.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading At first it moved very slowly, then faster and faster.
moving very fast
From this reading “It’s caught in an especially swift current!” he exclaimed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brad and Dan watched in fascination as the paddle drifted away from the canoe.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At first it moved very slowly, then faster and faster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Brad noted instantly that the paddle seemed to travel downstream much faster than the canoe and also at a quicker pace than other drifting objects nearby.
precisely as stated
From this reading At first it moved very slowly, then faster and faster.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Brad and Dan watched in fascination as the paddle drifted away from the canoe.
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 “I wonder what causes that fast water?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I wonder what causes that fast water?
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder what causes that fast water?
