used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "All right, and we can explore that big creek running west from the foot of this bay, which we saw yesterday."
ALLIGATORSnounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtərz/
plural of “alligator” — leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
baysnounUS /beɪz/
plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "All right, and we can explore that big creek running west from the foot of this bay, which we saw yesterday."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Suppose we work our way to the mouth of this river and then follow the coast down to Harney's, which is the next river south of us and the longest one in South Florida."
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Suppose we work our way to the mouth of this river and then follow the coast down to Harney's, which is the next river south of us and the longest one in South Florida."
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading "All right, and we can explore that big creek running west from the foot of this bay, which we saw yesterday."
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Suppose we work our way to the mouth of this river and then follow the coast down to Harney's, which is the next river south of us and the longest one in South Florida."
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Suppose we work our way to the mouth of this river and then follow the coast down to Harney's, which is the next river south of us and the longest one in South Florida."
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "All right, and we can explore that big creek running west from the foot of this bay, which we saw yesterday."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "All right, and we can explore that big creek running west from the foot of this bay, which we saw yesterday."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
GHOSTSnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
Harney's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suppose we work our way to the mouth of this river and then follow the coast down to Harney's, which is the next river south of us and the longest one in South Florida."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading Suppose we work our way to the mouth of this river and then follow the coast down to Harney's, which is the next river south of us and the longest one in South Florida."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Suppose we work our way to the mouth of this river and then follow the coast down to Harney's, which is the next river south of us and the longest one in South Florida."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Suppose we work our way to the mouth of this river and then follow the coast down to Harney's, which is the next river south of us and the longest one in South Florida."
not any; not one
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Suppose we work our way to the mouth of this river and then follow the coast down to Harney's, which is the next river south of us and the longest one in South Florida."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Suppose we work our way to the mouth of this river and then follow the coast down to Harney's, which is the next river south of us and the longest one in South Florida."
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right, and we can explore that big creek running west from the foot of this bay, which we saw yesterday."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "All right, and we can explore that big creek running west from the foot of this bay, which we saw yesterday."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
cut with a saw
From this reading "All right, and we can explore that big creek running west from the foot of this bay, which we saw yesterday."
express in words
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
Streeter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose we work our way to the mouth of this river and then follow the coast down to Harney's, which is the next river south of us and the longest one in South Florida."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Suppose we work our way to the mouth of this river and then follow the coast down to Harney's, which is the next river south of us and the longest one in South Florida."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
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 "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suppose we work our way to the mouth of this river and then follow the coast down to Harney's, which is the next river south of us and the longest one in South Florida."
migratory
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "All right, and we can explore that big creek running west from the foot of this bay, which we saw yesterday."
in or at the place that
From this reading "Mr. Streeter told me that the Indians say there is no creek between the bays at the head of Broad River, where we are, and the rivers south of it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GHOSTS AND ALLIGATORS The boys spent a day exploring the bay to the east and south, finding but a single creek, which lost itself in the jungle after wandering a few miles.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I don't believe we can get through this way," said Dick to his chum, as they were resting, after an hour of hard work, cutting away branches of trees and dragging the canoe.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "All right, and we can explore that big creek running west from the foot of this bay, which we saw yesterday."
