used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not sure myself.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I know where it should be.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you see it?" smiled Parry.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not sure myself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Don't you see it?" smiled Parry.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know where it should be.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I am not sure myself.
Ned
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From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
the middle of the day
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
ParryverbUS /ˈperi/
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
From this reading "Don't you see it?" smiled Parry.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Don't you see it?" smiled Parry.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I know where it should be.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Don't you see it?" smiled Parry.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am not sure myself.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Not a river," answered Ned, gazing about him, then allowing his glance to rest on the face of the guide to determine if Parry were making sport of them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
at the time that
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
in or at the place that
From this reading I know where it should be.
Where's
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From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE BOYS DISCOVER A RIVER "Where's that river you were talking about?" demanded the lads when the outfit pulled up at noon next day.
