used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Throw me a life preserver to sit on,—please—we’re going three in this canoe.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You and I, Frances,” said Marion.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “No, you and I, Marion,” firmly insisted another girl, both Frances and Marion yielding to avoid controversy.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading “No, you and I, Marion,” firmly insisted another girl, both Frances and Marion yielding to avoid controversy.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “No, you and I, Marion,” firmly insisted another girl, both Frances and Marion yielding to avoid controversy.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on, Miss West.”
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading “No, you and I, Marion,” firmly insisted another girl, both Frances and Marion yielding to avoid controversy.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
with resolute determination
From this reading “No, you and I, Marion,” firmly insisted another girl, both Frances and Marion yielding to avoid controversy.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “You and I, Frances,” said Marion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
a young female
From this reading “No, you and I, Marion,” firmly insisted another girl, both Frances and Marion yielding to avoid controversy.
the act of departing
From this reading “Throw me a life preserver to sit on,—please—we’re going three in this canoe.”
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You and I, Frances,” said Marion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Throw me a life preserver to sit on,—please—we’re going three in this canoe.”
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading “No, you and I, Marion,” firmly insisted another girl, both Frances and Marion yielding to avoid controversy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Throw me a life preserver to sit on,—please—we’re going three in this canoe.”
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 THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
Marion
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From this reading “You and I, Frances,” said Marion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Throw me a life preserver to sit on,—please—we’re going three in this canoe.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Come on, Miss West.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, you and I, Marion,” firmly insisted another girl, both Frances and Marion yielding to avoid controversy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on, Miss West.”
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Throw me a life preserver to sit on,—please—we’re going three in this canoe.”
preservernounUS /priˈzɜːrvər/
a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
From this reading “Throw me a life preserver to sit on,—please—we’re going three in this canoe.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You and I, Frances,” said Marion.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
be seated
From this reading “Throw me a life preserver to sit on,—please—we’re going three in this canoe.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Throw me a life preserver to sit on,—please—we’re going three in this canoe.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Throw me a life preserver to sit on,—please—we’re going three in this canoe.”
propel through the air
From this reading “Throw me a life preserver to sit on,—please—we’re going three in this canoe.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Throw me a life preserver to sit on,—please—we’re going three in this canoe.”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE FIRST CANOE TRIP “We want six more for the war canoe,” shouted the swimming teacher from the stern of that long, graceful, dark blue vessel.
we're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Throw me a life preserver to sit on,—please—we’re going three in this canoe.”
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading “Come on, Miss West.”
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading “No, you and I, Marion,” firmly insisted another girl, both Frances and Marion yielding to avoid controversy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You and I, Frances,” said Marion.
