used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
in addition
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading No article that I ordered was of a type I had ever used before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Serviceability could only be proved by use.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading No article that I ordered was of a type I had ever used before.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Serviceability could only be proved by use.
combedadjectiveUS /koʊmd/
(of hair) made tidy with a comb
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
compactnessnounUS /kəmˈpæktnəs/
the spatial property of being crowded together
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Serviceability could only be proved by use.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
at any time
From this reading No article that I ordered was of a type I had ever used before.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
lightestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəst/
superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
LIVINGSTONnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstən/
American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
not any; not one
From this reading No article that I ordered was of a type I had ever used before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No article that I ordered was of a type I had ever used before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
one-manadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈmæn/
designed for or restricted to a single person
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
and nothing more
From this reading Serviceability could only be proved by use.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading No article that I ordered was of a type I had ever used before.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Serviceability could only be proved by use.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
serviceabilitynoun
the quality of being able to provide good service
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
and nothing more
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
the state of being asleep
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
starternounUS /ˈstɑːrtər/
an electric motor for starting an engine
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
tightestadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtəst/
superlative of “tight” — closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading So I simply combed the sporting magazine pages, picked out the lightest, tightest boat, engine, tent, sleeping bag and other stuff I needed and let it go at that for a starter.
TIMBERnounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading No article that I ordered was of a type I had ever used before.
the act of using
From this reading Serviceability could only be proved by use.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading No article that I ordered was of a type I had ever used before.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I hoped also to find serviceability in combination with these other qualifications, but the latter were the things that I insisted on in advance.
Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans
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From this reading LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER As I had planned my Yellowstone-to-New-Orleans voyage as a strictly one-man trip the ruling consideration I had had in mind in ordering my outfit was lightness and compactness.
