used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
in addition
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It is hard to say which of the four was happiest during the busy day that followed the making of this arrangement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE "RIVER-TRADERS" ATTEMPT TO REGAIN POSSESSION.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It is hard to say which of the four was happiest during the busy day that followed the making of this arrangement.
campmates
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From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
CasparnounUS /ˈkæspər/
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
being joined in close association
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is hard to say which of the four was happiest during the busy day that followed the making of this arrangement.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It is hard to say which of the four was happiest during the busy day that followed the making of this arrangement.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It is hard to say which of the four was happiest during the busy day that followed the making of this arrangement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It is hard to say which of the four was happiest during the busy day that followed the making of this arrangement.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It is hard to say which of the four was happiest during the busy day that followed the making of this arrangement.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is hard to say which of the four was happiest during the busy day that followed the making of this arrangement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hard to say which of the four was happiest during the busy day that followed the making of this arrangement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
for more time
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It is hard to say which of the four was happiest during the busy day that followed the making of this arrangement.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
over-confidence
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From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading THE "RIVER-TRADERS" ATTEMPT TO REGAIN POSSESSION.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
quartetnounUS /kwɔːrˈtet/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
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 Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
raftmates
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From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
REGAINverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading THE "RIVER-TRADERS" ATTEMPT TO REGAIN POSSESSION.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
RIVER-TRADERS
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From this reading THE "RIVER-TRADERS" ATTEMPT TO REGAIN POSSESSION.
express in words
From this reading It is hard to say which of the four was happiest during the busy day that followed the making of this arrangement.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
in a strange manner
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "RIVER-TRADERS" ATTEMPT TO REGAIN POSSESSION.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is hard to say which of the four was happiest during the busy day that followed the making of this arrangement.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE "RIVER-TRADERS" ATTEMPT TO REGAIN POSSESSION.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is hard to say which of the four was happiest during the busy day that followed the making of this arrangement.
which person or people
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
Winn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Winn was overjoyed at recovering the raft lost through his over-confidence in his own wisdom, and at the prospect of taking a trip so much longer than he had anticipated at the outset.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So it was settled that the three who had been campmates together on the plains should now, with Winn Caspar to complete the quartet, become raftmates on a voyage of nearly a thousand miles down the great river.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had also conceived a great fancy for the two manly young fellows whose fortunes had become so strangely connected with those of the _Venture_, and was glad they were to be his companions on the voyage.
