used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This heap bad," said Harry as they started out, "but I in plenty worse.
on or to one side
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "This heap bad," said Harry as they started out, "but I in plenty worse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
cumbersomeadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmbərsəm/
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Keep eyes open much."
FACINGnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "This heap bad," said Harry as they started out, "but I in plenty worse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This heap bad," said Harry as they started out, "but I in plenty worse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Keep eyes open much."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
something that is lost
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
movableadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvəbəl/
(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Keep eyes open much."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
and nothing more
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Keep eyes open much."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "This heap bad," said Harry as they started out, "but I in plenty worse.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
a full supply
From this reading "This heap bad," said Harry as they started out, "but I in plenty worse.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
Roger
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From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This heap bad," said Harry as they started out, "but I in plenty worse.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
a particular situation
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This heap bad," said Harry as they started out, "but I in plenty worse.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FACING DEATH IN A CANOE Early next morning, the first boat, having been stripped of everything movable, was made ready, and Harry got in the stern.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "This heap bad," said Harry as they started out, "but I in plenty worse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had taken off the more cumbersome of his clothing and had bidden Roger do the same, so they started off with only enough on for comfort, but wearing their shoes, for the return journey would have to be overland through the forest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Right you are, Harry," sung out Roger cheerily, and a moment later the canoe shot into the mouth of the canyon, the other members of the party watching them with some anxiety, as, aside from the question of danger, the loss of one of the boats would mean a great deal of extra work on the trip.
