used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
in actual fact
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
in the past
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
(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 All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
asthmaticnounUS /æzˈmætɪk/
a person suffering from asthma
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
ATHABASCA
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From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
for the reason that
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
cornucopianounUS /ˌkɔːrnəˈkoʊpiə/
a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
every person
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
HamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
handsawnounUS /ˈhændsɔː/
a saw used with one hand for cutting wood
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
hawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
jauntnounUS /dʒɔːnt/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
lamentationsnoun
an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
LandingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
immediately past
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
go away from a place
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
roused to anger
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
engage in
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
miredadjectiveUS /maɪrd/
entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
north-northwestadverb
to, toward, or in the north-northwest
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
and nothing more
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
express in words
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
a particular situation
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
in the near future
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
southerlyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the south
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
starchnounUS /stɑːrtʃ/
a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
carry out
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I say "we" because it is journalistic etiquette to be impersonal, but actually there is only myself, the other passengers having gone down to the river over an hour ago.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
up to a particular time
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the horn is making the asthmatic lamentations, meaning thereby that everybody should be aboard, so we say good-bye to all at the hotel; promise to be good; to take care of ourselves; and to come back soon.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
troublousadjective
full of trouble
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
at the time that
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.--_Hamlet_.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading All the world is a deluge of rain when we leave Athabasca Landing, and we wait at the hotel till the last minute, hoping the storm may abate in order that we may reach our steamer without losing too much starch.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It is a troublous jaunt which I make, for a streak of wind turns my umbrella into a cornucopia; the fat drops of rain splash into my eyes; I take the wrong turn, get mired and lose my rubber shoes.
