used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
Branscome
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From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
childishnessnoun
a property characteristic of a child
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading A far-fetched explanation, to be sure!
far-fetchedadjective
(of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be improbable
From this reading A far-fetched explanation, to be sure!
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
GRAVEYARDnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading THE WOMEN IN THE GRAVEYARD.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I turned it over in my hand.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I turned it over in my hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WOMEN IN THE GRAVEYARD.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I turned it over in my hand.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
engage in
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
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 Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I turned it over in my hand.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I turned it over in my hand.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading A far-fetched explanation, to be sure!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOMEN IN THE GRAVEYARD.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I turned it over in my hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Then it occurred to me that they might be caught in some peril higher up the stream, and had launched this message on the chance of its being carried down to the waters of the creek.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE WOMEN IN THE GRAVEYARD.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes; it was a boat such as children make out of paper, many times folded, and "What on earth," thought I, "put such childishness into the head of Captain Branscome or Mr. Jack Rogers?"
