used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
boathousenounUS /ˈboʊtˈhaʊs/
a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The boys pulled a good stroke, and Roger purposely kept Dave at it, until both were thoroughly warmed up.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
CHUMSnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roger took one pair of oars and motioned to Phil to let Dave take the other.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Let him do the most of the rowing--it will help him to forget his troubles," he whispered, and Phil understood.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Let him do the most of the rowing--it will help him to forget his troubles," he whispered, and Phil understood.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The boys pulled a good stroke, and Roger purposely kept Dave at it, until both were thoroughly warmed up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let him do the most of the rowing--it will help him to forget his troubles," he whispered, and Phil understood.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Let him do the most of the rowing--it will help him to forget his troubles," he whispered, and Phil understood.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let him do the most of the rowing--it will help him to forget his troubles," he whispered, and Phil understood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Let him do the most of the rowing--it will help him to forget his troubles," he whispered, and Phil understood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let him do the most of the rowing--it will help him to forget his troubles," he whispered, and Phil understood.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The boys pulled a good stroke, and Roger purposely kept Dave at it, until both were thoroughly warmed up.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Roger took one pair of oars and motioned to Phil to let Dave take the other.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Let him do the most of the rowing--it will help him to forget his troubles," he whispered, and Phil understood.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Roger took one pair of oars and motioned to Phil to let Dave take the other.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Roger took one pair of oars and motioned to Phil to let Dave take the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roger took one pair of oars and motioned to Phil to let Dave take the other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Roger took one pair of oars and motioned to Phil to let Dave take the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Roger took one pair of oars and motioned to Phil to let Dave take the other.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Roger took one pair of oars and motioned to Phil to let Dave take the other.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roger took one pair of oars and motioned to Phil to let Dave take the other.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The boys pulled a good stroke, and Roger purposely kept Dave at it, until both were thoroughly warmed up.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The boys pulled a good stroke, and Roger purposely kept Dave at it, until both were thoroughly warmed up.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roger took one pair of oars and motioned to Phil to let Dave take the other.
round-bottomedadjective
having a rounded bottom
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
rowboatnounUS /ˈroʊboʊt/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading "Let him do the most of the rowing--it will help him to forget his troubles," he whispered, and Phil understood.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
in the near future
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading The boys pulled a good stroke, and Roger purposely kept Dave at it, until both were thoroughly warmed up.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
carry out
From this reading Roger took one pair of oars and motioned to Phil to let Dave take the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The boys pulled a good stroke, and Roger purposely kept Dave at it, until both were thoroughly warmed up.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roger took one pair of oars and motioned to Phil to let Dave take the other.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Roger took one pair of oars and motioned to Phil to let Dave take the other.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading "Let him do the most of the rowing--it will help him to forget his troubles," he whispered, and Phil understood.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading "Let him do the most of the rowing--it will help him to forget his troubles," he whispered, and Phil understood.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The boys pulled a good stroke, and Roger purposely kept Dave at it, until both were thoroughly warmed up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boys pulled a good stroke, and Roger purposely kept Dave at it, until both were thoroughly warmed up.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading The boys pulled a good stroke, and Roger purposely kept Dave at it, until both were thoroughly warmed up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THREE CHUMS ON THE RIVER Down at the boathouse the three boys procured a round-bottomed rowboat, and were soon on the river.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Let him do the most of the rowing--it will help him to forget his troubles," he whispered, and Phil understood.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Let him do the most of the rowing--it will help him to forget his troubles," he whispered, and Phil understood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon in the early summer, with just the faintest breeze stirring the trees which lined the river bank on either side.
