aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
in addition
From this reading "We may save the raft also," said the latter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "We heartily thank you for your assistance," said John.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was struck by the morose tone in which the stranger spoke.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
divisible by two
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We heartily thank you for your assistance," said John.
set up or found
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "We heartily thank you for your assistance," said John.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "We heartily thank you for your assistance," said John.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "We may save the raft also," said the latter.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "We may save the raft also," said the latter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading I was struck by the morose tone in which the stranger spoke.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
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 "We may save the raft also," said the latter.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We may save the raft also," said the latter.
except for; apart from
From this reading "We may save the raft also," said the latter.
try to get or reach
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I was struck by the morose tone in which the stranger spoke.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading I was struck by the morose tone in which the stranger spoke.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I was struck by the morose tone in which the stranger spoke.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "We heartily thank you for your assistance," said John.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We may save the raft also," said the latter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I was struck by the morose tone in which the stranger spoke.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was struck by the morose tone in which the stranger spoke.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading He, however, assisted us in dragging up the raft sufficiently high to prevent its being knocked about by the waves, which ran even into the comparatively smooth part of the channel in which we found ourselves.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We may save the raft also," said the latter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was struck by the morose tone in which the stranger spoke.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading "You may require it to continue your voyage; as I conclude you do not intend to locate yourselves here, and compel me to seek another home in the wilderness."
