used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast the voyage was resumed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
(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 The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
a quantity of money
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast the voyage was resumed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
CummingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
highest in quality
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
for more time
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
a particular point in time
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
absolutely essential
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
not any; not one
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading After breakfast the voyage was resumed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE SEA.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEA.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
precisely as stated
From this reading The owners of the canoe urged that the party remain in camp until the following day, in order as they said, that all hands might be the better fitted for the journey; but Cummings decided against such delay in a very emphatic manner.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading After breakfast the voyage was resumed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After breakfast the voyage was resumed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It is of the greatest importance to these boys that we reach the coast at the earliest possible moment," he said, "and there is no good reason for halting any longer than is necessary for the purpose of cooking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
but in spite of that
From this reading With such a large crew each one can get all the rest he needs, and yet not be obliged to do a great amount of labor."
