Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

in the past

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

(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 CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

in addition

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

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

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading Each had his favorite boat, and boasted of her speed and excellence.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Each had his favorite boat, and boasted of her speed and excellence.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Boats were a common topic of conversation--their build, their engines, their speed, their officers, their mishaps, and all the incidents of their history.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

a youthful male person

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

with brightness

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Boats were a common topic of conversation--their build, their engines, their speed, their officers, their mishaps, and all the incidents of their history.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

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From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Boats were a common topic of conversation--their build, their engines, their speed, their officers, their mishaps, and all the incidents of their history.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Boats were a common topic of conversation--their build, their engines, their speed, their officers, their mishaps, and all the incidents of their history.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each had his favorite boat, and boasted of her speed and excellence.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Boats were a common topic of conversation--their build, their engines, their speed, their officers, their mishaps, and all the incidents of their history.

inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading Each had his favorite boat, and boasted of her speed and excellence.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Each had his favorite boat, and boasted of her speed and excellence.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

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

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Each had his favorite boat, and boasted of her speed and excellence.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Each had his favorite boat, and boasted of her speed and excellence.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Each had his favorite boat, and boasted of her speed and excellence.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Boats were a common topic of conversation--their build, their engines, their speed, their officers, their mishaps, and all the incidents of their history.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Boats were a common topic of conversation--their build, their engines, their speed, their officers, their mishaps, and all the incidents of their history.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading Boats were a common topic of conversation--their build, their engines, their speed, their officers, their mishaps, and all the incidents of their history.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Each had his favorite boat, and boasted of her speed and excellence.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Boats were a common topic of conversation--their build, their engines, their speed, their officers, their mishaps, and all the incidents of their history.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

move hurridly

From this reading Each had his favorite boat, and boasted of her speed and excellence.

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

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

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

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Boats were a common topic of conversation--their build, their engines, their speed, their officers, their mishaps, and all the incidents of their history.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

for that reason; as a result

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

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

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Boats were a common topic of conversation--their build, their engines, their speed, their officers, their mishaps, and all the incidents of their history.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

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

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

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

From this reading Boats were a common topic of conversation--their build, their engines, their speed, their officers, their mishaps, and all the incidents of their history.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.

which person or people

From this reading So it was that from the love of steam-boats, which burned so brightly in the bosom of the boy who lived on the banks of that great and lovely river, there grew up the peculiar game of "boats' names."

belonging to which person

From this reading Every one of them envied those happy fellows whose lot it was to "run on the river" as cabin-boys.

a late time of life

From this reading CHASING THE FOX All the boys in the river towns thirty years ago--and therefore the boys in Greenbank, also--took a great interest in the steam-boats which plied up and down the Ohio.