used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "I got the idea of this craft," said Jack, "up among the natives of the Arctic circle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading "I got the idea of this craft," said Jack, "up among the natives of the Arctic circle.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They make boats of walrus-hide, and sometimes of reindeer-skin, in just this way: they build a framework and fasten the skins around it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
boat-building
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From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They make boats of walrus-hide, and sometimes of reindeer-skin, in just this way: they build a framework and fasten the skins around it.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading They make boats of walrus-hide, and sometimes of reindeer-skin, in just this way: they build a framework and fasten the skins around it.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading "I got the idea of this craft," said Jack, "up among the natives of the Arctic circle.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "I got the idea of this craft," said Jack, "up among the natives of the Arctic circle.
CROCODILESnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
ELANDS
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From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
ESCAPESnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
fastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/
cause to be firmly attached
From this reading They make boats of walrus-hide, and sometimes of reindeer-skin, in just this way: they build a framework and fasten the skins around it.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading They make boats of walrus-hide, and sometimes of reindeer-skin, in just this way: they build a framework and fasten the skins around it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I got the idea of this craft," said Jack, "up among the natives of the Arctic circle.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
hippopotami
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From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
an opening into or through something
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I got the idea of this craft," said Jack, "up among the natives of the Arctic circle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "I got the idea of this craft," said Jack, "up among the natives of the Arctic circle.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
and nothing more
From this reading They make boats of walrus-hide, and sometimes of reindeer-skin, in just this way: they build a framework and fasten the skins around it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
LIONSnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
engage in
From this reading They make boats of walrus-hide, and sometimes of reindeer-skin, in just this way: they build a framework and fasten the skins around it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
in motion
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading "I got the idea of this craft," said Jack, "up among the natives of the Arctic circle.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
not any; not one
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I got the idea of this craft," said Jack, "up among the natives of the Arctic circle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
reindeer-skin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They make boats of walrus-hide, and sometimes of reindeer-skin, in just this way: they build a framework and fasten the skins around it.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I got the idea of this craft," said Jack, "up among the natives of the Arctic circle.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading They make boats of walrus-hide, and sometimes of reindeer-skin, in just this way: they build a framework and fasten the skins around it.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading They make boats of walrus-hide, and sometimes of reindeer-skin, in just this way: they build a framework and fasten the skins around it.
STALKINGnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I got the idea of this craft," said Jack, "up among the natives of the Arctic circle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They make boats of walrus-hide, and sometimes of reindeer-skin, in just this way: they build a framework and fasten the skins around it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I got the idea of this craft," said Jack, "up among the natives of the Arctic circle.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I got the idea of this craft," said Jack, "up among the natives of the Arctic circle.
precisely as stated
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
walrus-hide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They make boats of walrus-hide, and sometimes of reindeer-skin, in just this way: they build a framework and fasten the skins around it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They make boats of walrus-hide, and sometimes of reindeer-skin, in just this way: they build a framework and fasten the skins around it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWO NARROW ESCAPES FROM CROCODILES--STALKING ELANDS WITH LIONS IN COMPANY--GOOD RECORD FOR AN AFTERNOON.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Harry and I admitted that Jack's effort at boat-building was highly successful, and we could see no reason why it would not serve a good purpose in hunting hippopotami.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have to be very particular in moving around in one of their boats, and always step on one of the timbers; never let your feet rest entirely on the hide that forms the cover, or you may make a hole through it.
