used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
for the reason that
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
cheatedverbUS /ˈtʃiːtəd/
past form of “cheat” — deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading DORY DORNWOOD DEALS IN MORAL COURAGE.
coxswainnoun
the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
Dasher
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From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
DEALSnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading DORY DORNWOOD DEALS IN MORAL COURAGE.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
wanted intensely
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
DORNWOOD
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From this reading DORY DORNWOOD DEALS IN MORAL COURAGE.
DORYnounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading DORY DORNWOOD DEALS IN MORAL COURAGE.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DORY DORNWOOD DEALS IN MORAL COURAGE.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
Jeff
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From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Probably his successor possessed the qualities which Wash lacked.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
MORALadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading DORY DORNWOOD DEALS IN MORAL COURAGE.
Nimnoun
game in which matchsticks are arranged in rows and players alternately remove one or more of them
From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Probably his successor possessed the qualities which Wash lacked.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably his successor possessed the qualities which Wash lacked.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Probably his successor possessed the qualities which Wash lacked.
RacernounUS /ˈreɪsər/
someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
Splugger
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From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading Probably his successor possessed the qualities which Wash lacked.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
WashverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Wash Barker, the former coxswain of the Racer, had resigned his office partly because he declined to adopt a policy as vigorous as his followers desired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Probably his successor possessed the qualities which Wash lacked.
Winooski
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From this reading Jeff Monroe had seen the Dasher cheated out of her prey, as he regarded it, and he knew he was sure to be condemned by his associates if he failed to capture the Winooski.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nim Splugger was in the barge with him, and this worthy assured the coxswain that Dory would not dare to run into him.
