used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
AFLOATadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
ANDY
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We ought to be there pretty soon now; eh Frank?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "I don't know, Andy," and Frank Racer seemed a bit puzzled.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know, Andy," and Frank Racer seemed a bit puzzled.
eh
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From this reading "We ought to be there pretty soon now; eh Frank?"
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
JOE
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know, Andy," and Frank Racer seemed a bit puzzled.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "We ought to be there pretty soon now; eh Frank?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "We ought to be there pretty soon now; eh Frank?"
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
plowingnounUS /ˈplaʊɪŋ/
tilling the land with a plow
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "We ought to be there pretty soon now; eh Frank?"
filled with bewilderment
From this reading "I don't know, Andy," and Frank Racer seemed a bit puzzled.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
RacernounUS /ˈreɪsər/
someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
Riverview
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From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
an educational institution
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I don't know, Andy," and Frank Racer seemed a bit puzzled.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
in the near future
From this reading "We ought to be there pretty soon now; eh Frank?"
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "We ought to be there pretty soon now; eh Frank?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We ought to be there pretty soon now; eh Frank?"
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
wasn't
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From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We ought to be there pretty soon now; eh Frank?"
we've
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From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT," "FRANK AND ANDY IN A WINTER CAMP," "THE JOE STRONG SERIES."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder what Riverview Hall looks like--what sort of a school it is?" and Andy Racer glanced at his older brother as they paced the deck of a river steamer that was plowing its way up a pleasant stream.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; the captain said it wasn't a very long trip, and we've been on this boat quite a while."
