used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "This is better than staying at the old mooring place," reasoned Ralph.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
Bemis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course, Slump and Bemis will return there and search for the scow.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "This is better than staying at the old mooring place," reasoned Ralph.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, Slump and Bemis will return there and search for the scow.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Ralph, however, was not destined to meet with ready relief.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Of course, Slump and Bemis will return there and search for the scow.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Ralph, however, was not destined to meet with ready relief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is better than staying at the old mooring place," reasoned Ralph.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
come together
From this reading Ralph, however, was not destined to meet with ready relief.
midstreamnounUS /ˈmɪdstriːm/
the middle of a stream
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
mooringnounUS /ˈmʊrɪŋ/
a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading "This is better than staying at the old mooring place," reasoned Ralph.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ralph, however, was not destined to meet with ready relief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course, Slump and Bemis will return there and search for the scow.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "This is better than staying at the old mooring place," reasoned Ralph.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "This is better than staying at the old mooring place," reasoned Ralph.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is better than staying at the old mooring place," reasoned Ralph.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Ralph, however, was not destined to meet with ready relief.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading "This is better than staying at the old mooring place," reasoned Ralph.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Ralph, however, was not destined to meet with ready relief.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Of course, Slump and Bemis will return there and search for the scow.
scownounUS /skaʊ/
any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "Of course, Slump and Bemis will return there and search for the scow.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
SlumpverbUS /slʌmp/
assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading "Of course, Slump and Bemis will return there and search for the scow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
in the near future
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "This is better than staying at the old mooring place," reasoned Ralph.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "This is better than staying at the old mooring place," reasoned Ralph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is better than staying at the old mooring place," reasoned Ralph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED There was a sluggish current to the creek and as soon as the scow got into midstream, it proceeded steadily on its voyage.
in or at the place that
From this reading Before they do, I hope I will have drifted past some house or settlement where I can call out for assistance."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Of course, Slump and Bemis will return there and search for the scow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ralph, however, was not destined to meet with ready relief.
