used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LONG-DRAWN HOWL OF A CANADA WOLF.
(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 ready!" sang out Thad.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
move towards
From this reading Very slowly did Giraffe approach, his eyes turned beseechingly on Thad.
beseechinglyadverb
in a beseeching manner
From this reading Very slowly did Giraffe approach, his eyes turned beseechingly on Thad.
Bumpus
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From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
CANADAnounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading THE LONG-DRAWN HOWL OF A CANADA WOLF.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Very slowly did Giraffe approach, his eyes turned beseechingly on Thad.
Eli
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From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Very slowly did Giraffe approach, his eyes turned beseechingly on Thad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Very slowly did Giraffe approach, his eyes turned beseechingly on Thad.
HOWLverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading THE LONG-DRAWN HOWL OF A CANADA WOLF.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
LONG-DRAWN
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From this reading THE LONG-DRAWN HOWL OF A CANADA WOLF.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LONG-DRAWN HOWL OF A CANADA WOLF.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "All ready!" sang out Thad.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "All ready!" sang out Thad.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading "All ready!" sang out Thad.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
Slow-poke
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From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Very slowly did Giraffe approach, his eyes turned beseechingly on Thad.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
not in physical motion
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
Thad
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From this reading "All ready!" sang out Thad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONG-DRAWN HOWL OF A CANADA WOLF.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Very slowly did Giraffe approach, his eyes turned beseechingly on Thad.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very slowly did Giraffe approach, his eyes turned beseechingly on Thad.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
we've
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From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of them were already settled in the canoes; but Giraffe still remained, kneeling on the shore.
which person or people
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading THE LONG-DRAWN HOWL OF A CANADA WOLF.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Come, we've waited long enough for you, old Slow-poke!" called out Bumpus, who was the partner of the tall scout in the canoe paddled by Eli.
