used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some ten minutes of this, the current seemed to slacken a little and the walls narrowed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They could do nothing but keep still and trust to luck to bring them safely out of their extraordinary predicament.
broadsidenounUS /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They could do nothing but keep still and trust to luck to bring them safely out of their extraordinary predicament.
at any time
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading They could do nothing but keep still and trust to luck to bring them safely out of their extraordinary predicament.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
flat-bottomedadjective
having a flat bottom
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
GUN-RUNNER
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From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
inexpertadjective
lacking professional skill or expertise
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
Jounced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They could do nothing but keep still and trust to luck to bring them safely out of their extraordinary predicament.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After some ten minutes of this, the current seemed to slacken a little and the walls narrowed.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading They could do nothing but keep still and trust to luck to bring them safely out of their extraordinary predicament.
maddest
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From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
Maguez
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From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After some ten minutes of this, the current seemed to slacken a little and the walls narrowed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading After some ten minutes of this, the current seemed to slacken a little and the walls narrowed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They could do nothing but keep still and trust to luck to bring them safely out of their extraordinary predicament.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They could do nothing but keep still and trust to luck to bring them safely out of their extraordinary predicament.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading They could do nothing but keep still and trust to luck to bring them safely out of their extraordinary predicament.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
Ralph
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From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading They could do nothing but keep still and trust to luck to bring them safely out of their extraordinary predicament.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After some ten minutes of this, the current seemed to slacken a little and the walls narrowed.
shoalnoun
a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
slackenverbUS /ˈslækən/
become slow or slower
From this reading After some ten minutes of this, the current seemed to slacken a little and the walls narrowed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
not in physical motion
From this reading They could do nothing but keep still and trust to luck to bring them safely out of their extraordinary predicament.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
moving very fast
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading After some ten minutes of this, the current seemed to slacken a little and the walls narrowed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They could do nothing but keep still and trust to luck to bring them safely out of their extraordinary predicament.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After some ten minutes of this, the current seemed to slacken a little and the walls narrowed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They could do nothing but keep still and trust to luck to bring them safely out of their extraordinary predicament.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading They could do nothing but keep still and trust to luck to bring them safely out of their extraordinary predicament.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was the maddest ride any of them had ever taken, and, as we know, they had been through some thrilling experiences since they had first stood on the railroad station platform at Maguez.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had they known it, they could have controlled the boat more or less with the rough oar--the one with which Ralph had sounded the depth of the river--but, of course, they were inexpert in the management of such a craft.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE CAMP OF THE GUN-RUNNER Jounced against the rough, rock walls, bumped over shoal places, and at times whirled almost broadside on by the swift current, the queer, flat-bottomed boat containing our three young friends was hurried through the darkness.
