adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
AheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When at last they arrived at the island owned by Fred's grandfather their enthusiasm became still greater.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When at last they arrived at the island owned by Fred's grandfather their enthusiasm became still greater.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A beautiful cottage, which really was a house with twenty rooms, was located in a grove of high trees.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When at last they arrived at the island owned by Fred's grandfather their enthusiasm became still greater.
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading A beautiful cottage, which really was a house with twenty rooms, was located in a grove of high trees.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading When at last they arrived at the island owned by Fred's grandfather their enthusiasm became still greater.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time that Fred's friends had seen the spot.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
Fred's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the first time that Fred's friends had seen the spot.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was the first time that Fred's friends had seen the spot.
GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
grandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading When at last they arrived at the island owned by Fred's grandfather their enthusiasm became still greater.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading When at last they arrived at the island owned by Fred's grandfather their enthusiasm became still greater.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading A beautiful cottage, which really was a house with twenty rooms, was located in a grove of high trees.
Growlernoun
a speaker whose voice sounds like a growl
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first time that Fred's friends had seen the spot.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A beautiful cottage, which really was a house with twenty rooms, was located in a grove of high trees.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A beautiful cottage, which really was a house with twenty rooms, was located in a grove of high trees.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading When at last they arrived at the island owned by Fred's grandfather their enthusiasm became still greater.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time that Fred's friends had seen the spot.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading When at last they arrived at the island owned by Fred's grandfather their enthusiasm became still greater.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A beautiful cottage, which really was a house with twenty rooms, was located in a grove of high trees.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
motor-boats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
numberlessadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading When at last they arrived at the island owned by Fred's grandfather their enthusiasm became still greater.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A beautiful cottage, which really was a house with twenty rooms, was located in a grove of high trees.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A beautiful cottage, which really was a house with twenty rooms, was located in a grove of high trees.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was the first time that Fred's friends had seen the spot.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was the first time that Fred's friends had seen the spot.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading When at last they arrived at the island owned by Fred's grandfather their enthusiasm became still greater.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the first time that Fred's friends had seen the spot.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When at last they arrived at the island owned by Fred's grandfather their enthusiasm became still greater.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time that Fred's friends had seen the spot.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
treesnounUS /triːz/
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 A beautiful cottage, which really was a house with twenty rooms, was located in a grove of high trees.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading A beautiful cottage, which really was a house with twenty rooms, was located in a grove of high trees.
UPSETverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first time that Fred's friends had seen the spot.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 AN UPSET The Black Growler, carried forward by the current of the mighty river as well as by her own power, brought the party on board to their destination late in the afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When at last they arrived at the island owned by Fred's grandfather their enthusiasm became still greater.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A beautiful cottage, which really was a house with twenty rooms, was located in a grove of high trees.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A beautiful cottage, which really was a house with twenty rooms, was located in a grove of high trees.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
yachtsnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The clear running water of the great river, the skies without a cloud, the sight of the numberless camps and cottages, as well as of the many yachts and motor-boats that were to be seen on the river, all combined to increase the interest of the Go Ahead boys.
