used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading We hoped to obtain a good supply of wild-fowl, and perhaps to shoot some larger game from the banks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
Chickango
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From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We hoped to obtain a good supply of wild-fowl, and perhaps to shoot some larger game from the banks.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading We hoped to obtain a good supply of wild-fowl, and perhaps to shoot some larger game from the banks.
GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading We hoped to obtain a good supply of wild-fowl, and perhaps to shoot some larger game from the banks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
large or big relative to something else
From this reading We hoped to obtain a good supply of wild-fowl, and perhaps to shoot some larger game from the banks.
immediately past
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
Natty's
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From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
come into possession of
From this reading We hoped to obtain a good supply of wild-fowl, and perhaps to shoot some larger game from the banks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
others
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From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
by chance
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
cut with a saw
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading We hoped to obtain a good supply of wild-fowl, and perhaps to shoot some larger game from the banks.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We hoped to obtain a good supply of wild-fowl, and perhaps to shoot some larger game from the banks.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
not in physical motion
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading We hoped to obtain a good supply of wild-fowl, and perhaps to shoot some larger game from the banks.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
Timbo
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From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
precisely as stated
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last Leo came round to Natty's opinion, and it was agreed that our two canoes should be called after the names he proposed, the first launched being called the _Giraffe_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Though I had my gun with me, I assisted Chickango in paddling the canoe, while Stanley sat with his gun ready to shoot whatever might appear.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "They are prettier than the others," I replied, "though they are not quite so appropriate perhaps; but as all sorts of names are given to vessels, I do not know why our canoes should not have the prettiest names we can find."
wild-fowl
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From this reading We hoped to obtain a good supply of wild-fowl, and perhaps to shoot some larger game from the banks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys, I saw, were very anxious to accompany us, but still they went away with a good grace with Jack and Timbo.
