used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He rowed diagonally up-stream instead, so as to land at some distance above it.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He rowed diagonally up-stream instead, so as to land at some distance above it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He rowed diagonally up-stream instead, so as to land at some distance above it.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
a youthful male person
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The "river-traders'" camp was not visible from the raft, nor did Mr. Gilder, who handled the oars, head the skiff in its direction.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
diagonallyadverbUS /daɪˈæɡənəli/
in a diagonal manner
From this reading He rowed diagonally up-stream instead, so as to land at some distance above it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The "river-traders'" camp was not visible from the raft, nor did Mr. Gilder, who handled the oars, head the skiff in its direction.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading DISAPPEARANCE OF THE RAFT.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He rowed diagonally up-stream instead, so as to land at some distance above it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The "river-traders'" camp was not visible from the raft, nor did Mr. Gilder, who handled the oars, head the skiff in its direction.
GildernounUS /ˈɡɪldər/
someone whose occupation is to apply an overlay of gold or gilt
From this reading The "river-traders'" camp was not visible from the raft, nor did Mr. Gilder, who handled the oars, head the skiff in its direction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading The "river-traders'" camp was not visible from the raft, nor did Mr. Gilder, who handled the oars, head the skiff in its direction.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The "river-traders'" camp was not visible from the raft, nor did Mr. Gilder, who handled the oars, head the skiff in its direction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He rowed diagonally up-stream instead, so as to land at some distance above it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He rowed diagonally up-stream instead, so as to land at some distance above it.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The "river-traders'" camp was not visible from the raft, nor did Mr. Gilder, who handled the oars, head the skiff in its direction.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
not any; not one
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The "river-traders'" camp was not visible from the raft, nor did Mr. Gilder, who handled the oars, head the skiff in its direction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading The "river-traders'" camp was not visible from the raft, nor did Mr. Gilder, who handled the oars, head the skiff in its direction.
held or filled or in use
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISAPPEARANCE OF THE RAFT.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
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 DISAPPEARANCE OF THE RAFT.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
river-traders
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From this reading The "river-traders'" camp was not visible from the raft, nor did Mr. Gilder, who handled the oars, head the skiff in its direction.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading He rowed diagonally up-stream instead, so as to land at some distance above it.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
skiffnounUS /skɪf/
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He rowed diagonally up-stream instead, so as to land at some distance above it.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISAPPEARANCE OF THE RAFT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
up-stream
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He rowed diagonally up-stream instead, so as to land at some distance above it.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The "river-traders'" camp was not visible from the raft, nor did Mr. Gilder, who handled the oars, head the skiff in its direction.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
at the time that
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
which person or people
From this reading The "river-traders'" camp was not visible from the raft, nor did Mr. Gilder, who handled the oars, head the skiff in its direction.
Winn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Winn and his new acquaintance stepped outside of the "shanty," it did not seem to the boy that the river was falling, or that the raft was in a particularly dangerous position.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have liked to examine more closely into its condition, but his companion so occupied his attention by describing the manner in which he proposed to remove the wheat, and so hurried him into the waiting skiff, that he had no opportunity to do so.
