used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Behind him he left his father and Silver Fox dumfounded at his sudden action, and almost inclined to follow.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Behind him he left his father and Silver Fox dumfounded at his sudden action, and almost inclined to follow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But they had another matter to occupy their attention, for Steve had been very wary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Behind him he left his father and Silver Fox dumfounded at his sudden action, and almost inclined to follow.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But they had another matter to occupy their attention, for Steve had been very wary.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But they had another matter to occupy their attention, for Steve had been very wary.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind him he left his father and Silver Fox dumfounded at his sudden action, and almost inclined to follow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they had another matter to occupy their attention, for Steve had been very wary.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
cleaving
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From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
well in the past; former
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
dumfoundedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading Behind him he left his father and Silver Fox dumfounded at his sudden action, and almost inclined to follow.
an opposing military force
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Behind him he left his father and Silver Fox dumfounded at his sudden action, and almost inclined to follow.
a boy or man
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Behind him he left his father and Silver Fox dumfounded at his sudden action, and almost inclined to follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Behind him he left his father and Silver Fox dumfounded at his sudden action, and almost inclined to follow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But they had another matter to occupy their attention, for Steve had been very wary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
not accessible to view
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Behind him he left his father and Silver Fox dumfounded at his sudden action, and almost inclined to follow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Behind him he left his father and Silver Fox dumfounded at his sudden action, and almost inclined to follow.
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 Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But they had another matter to occupy their attention, for Steve had been very wary.
mindfuladjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndfəl/
bearing in mind; attentive to
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading But they had another matter to occupy their attention, for Steve had been very wary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
a course of conduct
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
redskinsnounUS /ˈredskɪnz/
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Behind him he left his father and Silver Fox dumfounded at his sudden action, and almost inclined to follow.
in the near future
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
Steve
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From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Behind him he left his father and Silver Fox dumfounded at his sudden action, and almost inclined to follow.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But they had another matter to occupy their attention, for Steve had been very wary.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they had another matter to occupy their attention, for Steve had been very wary.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Behind him he left his father and Silver Fox dumfounded at his sudden action, and almost inclined to follow.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
trappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
precisely as stated
From this reading But they had another matter to occupy their attention, for Steve had been very wary.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading But they had another matter to occupy their attention, for Steve had been very wary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had soon realised that the enemy were in two parties, and guessed that the four redskins making for the hidden canoes were unaware of the presence of the trappers.
in or at the place that
From this reading Steve makes a Suggestion Two strides from the rocky bank took Steve into deep water, where he struck out for the drifting canoes, his long and powerful strokes cleaving a path for him through the river.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was important that they should still remain in ignorance, and, mindful of this, the young fellow had made not a sound as he departed.
