used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
highly skilled
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading That passed, it would be quiet voyaging down to the great bay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That passed, it would be quiet voyaging down to the great bay.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
birch-bark
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From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That passed, it would be quiet voyaging down to the great bay.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That passed, it would be quiet voyaging down to the great bay.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
something that is lost
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
MAGICIANnounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
the force of workers available
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
not any; not one
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
the middle of the day
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading That passed, it would be quiet voyaging down to the great bay.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading That passed, it would be quiet voyaging down to the great bay.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
Run-all-day
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From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
RUN-ALL-DAY'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That passed, it would be quiet voyaging down to the great bay.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Run-all-day did not utter a regret at the loss of his fine, birch-bark canoe, though it caused quite a disturbance and delay in the arrangements of the party.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
voyaging
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From this reading That passed, it would be quiet voyaging down to the great bay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GOOD MAGICIAN VISITS RUN-ALL-DAY’S NEW VILLAGE The “carry” around the falls was accomplished by noon.
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 Fifteen miles farther down stream was another dangerous place, not a fall, but a long rapid that no canoe could get through at high water.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Well below the falls, in a grove of pines that stood close to the river, the men set to work to cut logs for a raft.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That passed, it would be quiet voyaging down to the great bay.
