used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
(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 At the same time he said something to Hardman, and all three rose to their feet.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the same time he said something to Hardman, and all three rose to their feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At the same time he said something to Hardman, and all three rose to their feet.
a boy or man
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
Hardman
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From this reading At the same time he said something to Hardman, and all three rose to their feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same time he said something to Hardman, and all three rose to their feet.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
Jeff
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From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
McCabe
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From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
not any; not one
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE YUKON.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
RapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading At the same time he said something to Hardman, and all three rose to their feet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At the same time he said something to Hardman, and all three rose to their feet.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time he said something to Hardman, and all three rose to their feet.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading At the same time he said something to Hardman, and all three rose to their feet.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
carry out
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE YUKON.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the same time he said something to Hardman, and all three rose to their feet.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At the same time he said something to Hardman, and all three rose to their feet.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
Tim
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From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time he said something to Hardman, and all three rose to their feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the same time he said something to Hardman, and all three rose to their feet.
hard to endure
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
a Caucasian
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
which person or people
From this reading Jeff Graham looked inquiringly at Tim McCabe, who nodded his head by way of reply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then the poles were plied with an effect that speedily drove the raft against the bank, where Tim sprang ashore and secured it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Brave and reckless as was the fellow, he had no intention of trying to take the boat through the exceedingly dangerous White Horse Rapids, but he could not refuse the chance for a little amusement at the expense of his young friends.
YUKONnounUS /ˈjuːkɑːn/
a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea
From this reading ON THE YUKON.
