used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Rip off a piece of this old hulk, and float them over on that."
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The suggestion of Hezekiah was adopted at once.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The suggestion of Hezekiah was adopted at once.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
travel across or pass over
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
characterized by great determination
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading "Rip off a piece of this old hulk, and float them over on that."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "A good idea."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
Hezekiahnoun
(Old Testament) king of Judah who abolished idolatry (715-687 BC)
From this reading The suggestion of Hezekiah was adopted at once.
hulknounUS /hʌlk/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading "Rip off a piece of this old hulk, and float them over on that."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "A good idea."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
the act of departing
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Rip off a piece of this old hulk, and float them over on that."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Rip off a piece of this old hulk, and float them over on that."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Rip off a piece of this old hulk, and float them over on that."
on one occasion
From this reading The suggestion of Hezekiah was adopted at once.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "Rip off a piece of this old hulk, and float them over on that."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
RipverbUS /rɪp/
tear or be torn violently
From this reading "Rip off a piece of this old hulk, and float them over on that."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
Identical; not different.
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
Shawanoes
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From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The suggestion of Hezekiah was adopted at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Rip off a piece of this old hulk, and float them over on that."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the Shawanoes had invariably come from and returned to the Kentucky side of the river, Waring concluded that the entire war party was upon that shore, and it was therefore determined in leaving the island that they should cross over to the same bank.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will bother us somewhat to manage our rifles," said he, "and as we may need them the instant we touch land, we must keep them and our ammunition out of the water."
