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From this reading 1 is put together with a single nail or any kind of lashing.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 1 is put together with a single nail or any kind of lashing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It catches the attention immediately.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This is called, in the parlance of the "Far West," a "lopstick."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
CanoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading It catches the attention immediately.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
CrossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading Wooden Crosses.--A simple structure like fig.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This is called, in the parlance of the "Far West," a "lopstick."
fignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Wooden Crosses.--A simple structure like fig.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It catches the attention immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is called, in the parlance of the "Far West," a "lopstick."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It catches the attention immediately.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading 1 is put together with a single nail or any kind of lashing.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
lashingnounUS /ˈlæʃɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading 1 is put together with a single nail or any kind of lashing.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Wooden Crosses.--A simple structure like fig.
lopstick
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From this reading This is called, in the parlance of the "Far West," a "lopstick."
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
nailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading 1 is put together with a single nail or any kind of lashing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
and nothing more
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
parlancenounUS /ˈpɑːrləns/
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading This is called, in the parlance of the "Far West," a "lopstick."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading 1 is put together with a single nail or any kind of lashing.
RoutesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Wooden Crosses.--A simple structure like fig.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading 1 is put together with a single nail or any kind of lashing.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Wooden Crosses.--A simple structure like fig.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is called, in the parlance of the "Far West," a "lopstick."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading 1 is put together with a single nail or any kind of lashing.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
trimmingnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of adding decoration
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
tuftnounUS /tʌft/
a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
(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 Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading This is called, in the parlance of the "Far West," a "lopstick."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Boat or Canoe Routes through lakes well studded with islands, can be well marked by trimming conspicuous trees until only a tuft of branches is left at the top.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Wooden Crosses.--A simple structure like fig.
