AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WILD BLOW.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
BLOWverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading A WILD BLOW.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
freshets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can see no reason why we shouldn't.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
Maurice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "I can see no reason why we shouldn't.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "I can see no reason why we shouldn't.
riffleverbUS /ˈrɪfəl/
twitch or flutter
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I can see no reason why we shouldn't.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
shouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can see no reason why we shouldn't.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
Thad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading He drew out his charts and studied them to make sure he was right, though from frequent use he knew the same by heart.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
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 "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Maurice knew what he meant, for they had only the one thought in mind just now, and that was getting into the Mississippi.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I can see no reason why we shouldn't.
WILDadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A WILD BLOW.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How does it look to you--think we can make the riffle today?" asked Thad, as they floated down the stream, very broad and swollen at this point, as the low shores allowed the water just that much more expanse--further up, the Ohio is confined by hills that prevent its spreading to any great extent, even in the spring freshets.
