used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
AlabamanounUS /ˌæləˈbæmə/
a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
(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 But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
bargesnounUS /ˈbɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
unvarying in nature
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
exceedsverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
the act of departing
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
and nothing more
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
Mackinac
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
go across or through
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
RAPIDSnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
except for; apart from
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
SOO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
SueznounUS /ˈsuːez/
a city in northeastern Egypt at the head of the Gulf of Suez and at the southern end of the Suez Canal
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
carry out
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
tonnagenounUS /ˈtʌnədʒ/
a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The tonnage of the government canal through which these boats pass around the rapids far exceeds that of the Suez Canal for the entire twelve months.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DOWN THE SOO RAPIDS "Alabama! here we rest!" cried George, as they kept booming along up the strong current of the river, until a spot was reached just below the foot of the rapids.
whaleback
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
belonging to which person
From this reading After finding a responsible party in whose charge the three brave little boats could be left, the cruisers proceeded to take in the sights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not many steamers stop at the Soo, save those which run in connection with the tourist travel, between Mackinac and the rapids city.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But there is a constant procession of steamers, and whaleback grain barges going in both directions, day and night, all during some seven months of the year.
