used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
(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 “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When Case was blue he was always ready to cancel all the dates made for the motor boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
bailingverbUS /ˈbeɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bail” — release after a security has been paid
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading When Case was blue he was always ready to cancel all the dates made for the motor boat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
cancelverbUS /ˈkænsəl/
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
From this reading When Case was blue he was always ready to cancel all the dates made for the motor boat.
an occurrence of something
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
a state at a particular time
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading When Case was blue he was always ready to cancel all the dates made for the motor boat.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading “I guess this trip settles the excursions of the _Rambler_.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Case was blue he was always ready to cancel all the dates made for the motor boat.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
how
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From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I guess this trip settles the excursions of the _Rambler_.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
JULE
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From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Thede laughed.
leakyadjectiveUS /ˈliːki/
permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
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 “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
not able to be found
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
used to form the superlative
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading When Case was blue he was always ready to cancel all the dates made for the motor boat.
not any; not one
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
and nothing more
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When Case was blue he was always ready to cancel all the dates made for the motor boat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading “I guess this trip settles the excursions of the _Rambler_.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
in the near future
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
Thede
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From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I guess this trip settles the excursions of the _Rambler_.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “I guess this trip settles the excursions of the _Rambler_.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JULE IN GREAT DANGER Case and Thede made the most of the leaky boat, but the most was not fast enough.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
at the time that
From this reading When Case was blue he was always ready to cancel all the dates made for the motor boat.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “If we only had the _Rambler_, and had it in as good condition as it was at midnight, we could soon learn something of the missing boys, but there is no knowing how far the boat sailed after they left it, and so it is all a guess,” said Case, as he set to work bailing out the boat.
