used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Let’s go down and swim awhile in the biggest river in the world, or, anyway, the almost biggest!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Let’s go down and swim awhile in the biggest river in the world, or, anyway, the almost biggest!”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Let’s go down and swim awhile in the biggest river in the world, or, anyway, the almost biggest!”
for the reason that
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
bignessnounUS /ˈbɪɡnəs/
the property of having a relatively great size
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
a youthful male person
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We could say that, but we don’t.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If we wanted to we could say to each other, “Come on!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If we wanted to we could say to each other, “Come on!
don't
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From this reading We could say that, but we don’t.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Let’s go down and swim awhile in the biggest river in the world, or, anyway, the almost biggest!”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If we wanted to we could say to each other, “Come on!
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
every person
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Let’s go down and swim awhile in the biggest river in the world, or, anyway, the almost biggest!”
the act of departing
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we wanted to we could say to each other, “Come on!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
and nothing more
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
Let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let’s go down and swim awhile in the biggest river in the world, or, anyway, the almost biggest!”
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Let’s go down and swim awhile in the biggest river in the world, or, anyway, the almost biggest!”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If we wanted to we could say to each other, “Come on!
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
express in words
From this reading If we wanted to we could say to each other, “Come on!
an educational institution
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If we wanted to we could say to each other, “Come on!
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading If we wanted to we could say to each other, “Come on!
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
at the time that
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
in or at the place that
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
which person or people
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I guess the reason is that, when a boy wants to go swimming, he thinks about swimming and not about the bigness of the river he is going to swim in, because that is sort of geography and he gets more than enough geography in school, without thinking about it when he wants to go swimming.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Everybody knows that the Mississippi River is just about the biggest river in the world, and we boys who live on the shore of it are mighty proud of it--proud of the river and proud of living on the edge of it, where we can swim in it and look at it and fish in it and row boats on it.
