used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Of course he was allowed to go on calm days only.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KAYAK AND HARPOON.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
a youthful male person
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
make calm or still
From this reading Of course he was allowed to go on calm days only.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he was allowed to go on calm days only.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Of course he was allowed to go on calm days only.
being one more than ten
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
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From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
HARPOONnounUS /hɑːrˈpuːn/
a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
From this reading KAYAK AND HARPOON.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
KAYAKnounUS /ˈkaɪæk/
a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos
From this reading KAYAK AND HARPOON.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course he was allowed to go on calm days only.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course he was allowed to go on calm days only.
and nothing more
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
precisely as stated
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When he was eleven years old, however, he had learned to paddle very well, and, besides, he had grown to be such a big boy that his father said:
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Years of practice would be needed before he could be trusted to manage his boat in winter storms, or risk his life in seal hunting.
a late time of life
From this reading WHEN Etu was only nine years old he began to go out upon the ocean, fishing and shooting with his father.
