Chapter II

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

From this reading It was as much a part of their education as handling a gun, or acquiring a knowledge of woodcraft.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It was as much a part of their education as handling a gun, or acquiring a knowledge of woodcraft.

(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 All pioneer boys early learned to swim like fishes.

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

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

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

From this reading It was as much a part of their education as handling a gun, or acquiring a knowledge of woodcraft.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

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

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading All pioneer boys early learned to swim like fishes.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading It was as much a part of their education as handling a gun, or acquiring a knowledge of woodcraft.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading All pioneer boys early learned to swim like fishes.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

the act of grasping

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading It was as much a part of their education as handling a gun, or acquiring a knowledge of woodcraft.

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

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading It was as much a part of their education as handling a gun, or acquiring a knowledge of woodcraft.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

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

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

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

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was as much a part of their education as handling a gun, or acquiring a knowledge of woodcraft.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading It was as much a part of their education as handling a gun, or acquiring a knowledge of woodcraft.

a boy or man

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading All pioneer boys early learned to swim like fishes.

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 WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading All pioneer boys early learned to swim like fishes.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

a pampered darling; an effeminate man

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was as much a part of their education as handling a gun, or acquiring a knowledge of woodcraft.

-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

and nothing more

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was as much a part of their education as handling a gun, or acquiring a knowledge of woodcraft.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was as much a part of their education as handling a gun, or acquiring a knowledge of woodcraft.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading All pioneer boys early learned to swim like fishes.

thrust or throw into

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

precisely, exactly

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

derogatory terms for an American Indian woman

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

travel through water

From this reading All pioneer boys early learned to swim like fishes.

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

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

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

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

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

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

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

From this reading It was as much a part of their education as handling a gun, or acquiring a knowledge of woodcraft.

be dressed in

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

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

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

at the time that

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

which person or people

From this reading The lad who was not proficient in all these things would have been hard to find, and had he been discovered, the chances were he would have been deemed a true mollycoddle, and fit only to wear the dresses of his sister, or, as the Indians would have described it, be a "squaw."

skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)

From this reading It was as much a part of their education as handling a gun, or acquiring a knowledge of woodcraft.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading WRECKED IN THE RAPIDS WHEN they made this sudden plunge, the two boys were careful to maintain their grip upon the sides of the boat, one being on the right and the other on the left.

but in spite of that

From this reading Relieved of their weight, the buoyant canoe would probably float, and might yet prove of considerable help to them in navigating the remainder of the boisterous rapids.