used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EXPLOIT AND A SURPRISE.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXPLOIT AND A SURPRISE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXPLOIT AND A SURPRISE.
at or in or to any place
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I do not think he was quite so light-hearted when he came back.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Half an hour’s paddling sufficed to bring us to our destination.
buckskinnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪn/
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I do not think he was quite so light-hearted when he came back.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Half an hour’s paddling sufficed to bring us to our destination.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not think he was quite so light-hearted when he came back.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
EXPLOITverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading AN EXPLOIT AND A SURPRISE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour’s paddling sufficed to bring us to our destination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
an opening into or through something
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour’s paddling sufficed to bring us to our destination.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
Joe
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From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading I do not think he was quite so light-hearted when he came back.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Half an hour’s paddling sufficed to bring us to our destination.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading Half an hour’s paddling sufficed to bring us to our destination.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I do not think he was quite so light-hearted when he came back.
skiffnounUS /skɪf/
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I do not think he was quite so light-hearted when he came back.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Half an hour’s paddling sufficed to bring us to our destination.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading AN EXPLOIT AND A SURPRISE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I do not think he was quite so light-hearted when he came back.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Half an hour’s paddling sufficed to bring us to our destination.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
at the time that
From this reading I do not think he was quite so light-hearted when he came back.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading This being done, we pushed away from the skiff, and moved leisurely up the pond toward the perch hole, Joe whistling merrily as he plied the paddle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading AS I could not comply with my friend’s invitation to “come on”, I was obliged to wait until Joe had exchanged his heavy boots for the buckskin moccasins he always wore whenever he went anywhere with the canoe.
