used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whether his wages were increased we are not informed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the close of the first trip he was promoted to the more responsible office of bowman.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
bowmannounUS /ˈboʊmən/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Before the close of the first trip he was promoted to the more responsible office of bowman.
CANALnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading JAMES LEAVES THE CANAL.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Before the close of the first trip he was promoted to the more responsible office of bowman.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading James was not long to fill the humble position of driver.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading James was not long to fill the humble position of driver.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Before the close of the first trip he was promoted to the more responsible office of bowman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before the close of the first trip he was promoted to the more responsible office of bowman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether his wages were increased we are not informed.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading James was not long to fill the humble position of driver.
of great significance or value
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Whether his wages were increased we are not informed.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Whether his wages were increased we are not informed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading JAMES LEAVES THE CANAL.
immediately past
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading JAMES LEAVES THE CANAL.
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 James was not long to fill the humble position of driver.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
make reference to
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before the close of the first trip he was promoted to the more responsible office of bowman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading James was not long to fill the humble position of driver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading James was not long to fill the humble position of driver.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Before the close of the first trip he was promoted to the more responsible office of bowman.
by chance
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading James was not long to fill the humble position of driver.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Before the close of the first trip he was promoted to the more responsible office of bowman.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Before the close of the first trip he was promoted to the more responsible office of bowman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
steersmen
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From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JAMES LEAVES THE CANAL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading James was not long to fill the humble position of driver.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Before the close of the first trip he was promoted to the more responsible office of bowman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Whether his wages were increased we are not informed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading James was not long to fill the humble position of driver.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Whether his wages were increased we are not informed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It may be well in this place to mention that a canal boat required, besides the captain, two drivers, two steersmen, a bowman, and a cook, the last perhaps not the least important of the seven.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whether his wages were increased we are not informed.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether his wages were increased we are not informed.
