used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
a quantity of money
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
BIM'S
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From this reading BIM'S 'COON.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
COONnounUS /kuːn/
an eccentric or undignified rustic
From this reading BIM'S 'COON.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
immediately past
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
marrownounUS /ˈmeroʊ/
the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
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 The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
raftmates
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From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
SolonnounUS /ˈsoʊlən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Through the last week of November and the first three of December our raftmates drifted steadily southward down the great river.
(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 They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They could always retreat to the "shanty," which Solon kept well filled with warmth and comfort, and they had the satisfaction of an uninterrupted progress.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The management of the raft called for a vast amount of hard and monotonous work; but it gave them splendid muscles and tremendous appetites.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Although it was the most unpleasant season of the year, and they encountered both cold rains and bitter winds that chilled them to the marrow, the boys thoroughly enjoyed their experience.
