Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading BUYING FUEL FOR A BONFIRE?

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

any thing at all

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

From this reading BUYING FUEL FOR A BONFIRE?

the act of buying

From this reading BUYING FUEL FOR A BONFIRE?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

someone who is a detective

From this reading "It doesn't," Dick retorted.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Does the bonfire idea go?"

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From this reading "It doesn't," Dick retorted.

with sadness; in a sorrowful manner

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

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From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BUYING FUEL FOR A BONFIRE?

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading BUYING FUEL FOR A BONFIRE?

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Does the bonfire idea go?"

the act of departing

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

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From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Does the bonfire idea go?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It doesn't," Dick retorted.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

characterized by grandeur

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

engage in

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading "It doesn't," Dick retorted.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

required or under orders

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Does the bonfire idea go?"

a special situation

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Although we don't know anything about such a job, and though it is supposed to need a sure enough expert to do it, we're at least going to try the thing out and see if we can't make this canoe float, and carry us safely, at that!"

(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 "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Well, what are we going to do with our magnificent war canoe?" asked Greg Holmes dolefully.