used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Once again all was excitement aboard the steamboat.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
anew
From this reading Once again all was excitement aboard the steamboat.
(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 Once again all was excitement aboard the steamboat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they started off they could hear the captain giving orders to the crew.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
canoeists
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From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As they started off they could hear the captain giving orders to the crew.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As they started off they could hear the captain giving orders to the crew.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading As they started off they could hear the captain giving orders to the crew.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Once again all was excitement aboard the steamboat.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
the act of giving
From this reading As they started off they could hear the captain giving orders to the crew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As they started off they could hear the captain giving orders to the crew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
engage in
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As they started off they could hear the captain giving orders to the crew.
on one occasion
From this reading Once again all was excitement aboard the steamboat.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As they started off they could hear the captain giving orders to the crew.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
any competition
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As they started off they could hear the captain giving orders to the crew.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading Once again all was excitement aboard the steamboat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once again all was excitement aboard the steamboat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they started off they could hear the captain giving orders to the crew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once again all was excitement aboard the steamboat.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Frank did not mean to be left behind in the wild race, managed to occupy a place in the craft of Jerry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jerry and Bluff dropped into their frail craft with the practiced balance of experienced canoeists.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He seized upon the single paddle, intending to work his passage, and make up for the additional burden.
