used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
at or in the front
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
greatly pleased
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading And to each word the paddles dipped with the speed of a fly-wheel's spokes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And to each word the paddles dipped with the speed of a fly-wheel's spokes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
FIRINGnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
flotillanounUS /floʊˈtɪlə/
a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
fly-wheel's
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From this reading And to each word the paddles dipped with the speed of a fly-wheel's spokes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
hour-glass
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From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
labyrinthineadjectiveUS /ˌlæbərˈɪnθiːn/
relating to or affecting or originating in the inner ear
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading And to each word the paddles dipped with the speed of a fly-wheel's spokes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
poising
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From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
Radisson
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From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
move hurridly
From this reading And to each word the paddles dipped with the speed of a fly-wheel's spokes.
spokesnounUS /spoʊks/
plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading And to each word the paddles dipped with the speed of a fly-wheel's spokes.
steering-pole
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From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
throbs
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From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
trickerynounUS /ˈtrɪkəri/
verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE CAUSE OF THE FIRING The landing was but a part of the labyrinthine trickery in which our leader delighted to play; for while Jean delayed the natives we ran overland through the woods, launched our canoe far ahead of the Indian flotilla, and went racing forward to the throbs of the leaping river.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And to each word the paddles dipped with the speed of a fly-wheel's spokes.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "And now, my brave lads," he began, counting in quick, sharp words that rang with command, "keep time--one--two--three!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If a man would win, he must run fast as the hour-glass," observed M. Radisson, poising his steering-pole.
