used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
abductedverbUS /æbˈdʌktɪd/
past form of “abduct” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no loon ever seemed more at home in that element than did the Indian chief.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
a person who is in charge
From this reading But no loon ever seemed more at home in that element than did the Indian chief.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But no loon ever seemed more at home in that element than did the Indian chief.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading And his motor was more powerful, in a short race at least, than that driving the launch in which Wonota was held prisoner.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading But no loon ever seemed more at home in that element than did the Indian chief.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
at any time
From this reading But no loon ever seemed more at home in that element than did the Indian chief.
EXPEDIENCYnounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading And his motor was more powerful, in a short race at least, than that driving the launch in which Wonota was held prisoner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And his motor was more powerful, in a short race at least, than that driving the launch in which Wonota was held prisoner.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But no loon ever seemed more at home in that element than did the Indian chief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading But no loon ever seemed more at home in that element than did the Indian chief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading And his motor was more powerful, in a short race at least, than that driving the launch in which Wonota was held prisoner.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading And his motor was more powerful, in a short race at least, than that driving the launch in which Wonota was held prisoner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
loonnounUS /luːn/
a worthless lazy fellow
From this reading But no loon ever seemed more at home in that element than did the Indian chief.
loonsnounUS /luːnz/
plural of “loon” — a worthless lazy fellow
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
the force of workers available
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But no loon ever seemed more at home in that element than did the Indian chief.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
motor-boat
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From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
not any; not one
From this reading But no loon ever seemed more at home in that element than did the Indian chief.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
OsagenounUS /oʊˈseɪdʒ/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Missouri in the valleys of the Missouri and Osage rivers; oil was found on Osage lands early in the 20th century
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading And his motor was more powerful, in a short race at least, than that driving the launch in which Wonota was held prisoner.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading And his motor was more powerful, in a short race at least, than that driving the launch in which Wonota was held prisoner.
propelledverbUS /prəˈpeld/
inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force
From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
any competition
From this reading And his motor was more powerful, in a short race at least, than that driving the launch in which Wonota was held prisoner.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But no loon ever seemed more at home in that element than did the Indian chief.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading And his motor was more powerful, in a short race at least, than that driving the launch in which Wonota was held prisoner.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But no loon ever seemed more at home in that element than did the Indian chief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But no loon ever seemed more at home in that element than did the Indian chief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
Totantora
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From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And his motor was more powerful, in a short race at least, than that driving the launch in which Wonota was held prisoner.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Totantora tore through the water after the escaping motor-boat as though he, too, were propelled by a motor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And his motor was more powerful, in a short race at least, than that driving the launch in which Wonota was held prisoner.
which person or people
From this reading Before the men who had abducted the Osage maiden could get their boat out of the little cove, Totantora reached the stern of it.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
Wonota
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From this reading And his motor was more powerful, in a short race at least, than that driving the launch in which Wonota was held prisoner.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading EXPEDIENCY Up in the Big North Woods Ruth Fielding had seen loons dive and swim (and of all the feathered tribe, loons are the master divers) and she had wondered at the birds' mastery of the water.
