used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Sandy declared, joyfully; "and most of our things are packed aboard, for to-day we make a start, headed for the Mississippi!"
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sandy declared, joyfully; "and most of our things are packed aboard, for to-day we make a start, headed for the Mississippi!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
blockhousenounUS /ˈblɑːkhaʊs/
a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "But our boat is done at last!"
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But our boat is done at last!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Sandy declared, joyfully; "and most of our things are packed aboard, for to-day we make a start, headed for the Mississippi!"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "But our boat is done at last!"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
at any time
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
every person
From this reading A busy time, everybody says."
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
a social unit living together
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
fashioningnounUS /ˈfæʃənɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
flatboatnounUS /ˈflætboʊt/
a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Sandy declared, joyfully; "and most of our things are packed aboard, for to-day we make a start, headed for the Mississippi!"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But our boat is done at last!"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Sandy declared, joyfully; "and most of our things are packed aboard, for to-day we make a start, headed for the Mississippi!"
immediately past
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
engage in
From this reading Sandy declared, joyfully; "and most of our things are packed aboard, for to-day we make a start, headed for 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 Sandy declared, joyfully; "and most of our things are packed aboard, for to-day we make a start, headed for the Mississippi!"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Sandy declared, joyfully; "and most of our things are packed aboard, for to-day we make a start, headed for the Mississippi!"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
held or filled or in use
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Sandy declared, joyfully; "and most of our things are packed aboard, for to-day we make a start, headed for the Mississippi!"
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
quartered
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From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
rebuildingnounUS /riˈbɪldɪŋ/
building again
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading A busy time, everybody says."
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sandy declared, joyfully; "and most of our things are packed aboard, for to-day we make a start, headed for the Mississippi!"
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sandy declared, joyfully; "and most of our things are packed aboard, for to-day we make a start, headed for the Mississippi!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A busy time, everybody says."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
to-day
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From this reading Sandy declared, joyfully; "and most of our things are packed aboard, for to-day we make a start, headed for the Mississippi!"
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sandy declared, joyfully; "and most of our things are packed aboard, for to-day we make a start, headed for the Mississippi!"
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
in or at the place that
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
which person or people
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
belonging to which person
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," Bob replied, stretching himself; "days and weeks have crept along, and this has been a busy hamlet, what with the rebuilding of cabins, planting crops for those who expect to stay, and the fashioning of our flatboat, with its strong cabin on deck.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading STARTING FOR THE NEW WEST "THE great day has come at last!" said Sandy, early one morning, as they started down toward the river from the blockhouse, where they had been quartered ever since the flood, their cabin having been occupied by a family with a numerous brood of young children, whose shelter had been carried away by the ruthless waters.
