used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAUL MAKES A GOOD SPECULATION.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think I don't know how to steer a boat?" asked John, hurt by the insinuation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Do you think I don't know how to steer a boat?" asked John, hurt by the insinuation.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think I don't know how to steer a boat?" asked John, hurt by the insinuation.
don't
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From this reading "Do you think I don't know how to steer a boat?" asked John, hurt by the insinuation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading PAUL MAKES A GOOD SPECULATION.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
how
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From this reading "Do you think I don't know how to steer a boat?" asked John, hurt by the insinuation.
be the source of pain
From this reading "Do you think I don't know how to steer a boat?" asked John, hurt by the insinuation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
insinuationnounUS /ˌɪnsɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading "Do you think I don't know how to steer a boat?" asked John, hurt by the insinuation.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you think I don't know how to steer a boat?" asked John, hurt by the insinuation.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading PAUL MAKES A GOOD SPECULATION.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
not any; not one
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL MAKES A GOOD SPECULATION.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
refrain from harming
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
SPECULATIONnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading PAUL MAKES A GOOD SPECULATION.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think I don't know how to steer a boat?" asked John, hurt by the insinuation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading "But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
