used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
at or in the front
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
(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 "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Virginia seemed well pleased at the confidence placed in her, and Oliver and Ben paddled on right merrily.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
cannot
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From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Virginia seemed well pleased at the confidence placed in her, and Oliver and Ben paddled on right merrily.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
a long fixed look
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
the act of departing
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Virginia seemed well pleased at the confidence placed in her, and Oliver and Ben paddled on right merrily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Virginia seemed well pleased at the confidence placed in her, and Oliver and Ben paddled on right merrily.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
engage in
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Virginia seemed well pleased at the confidence placed in her, and Oliver and Ben paddled on right merrily.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
not any; not one
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading Virginia seemed well pleased at the confidence placed in her, and Oliver and Ben paddled on right merrily.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Virginia seemed well pleased at the confidence placed in her, and Oliver and Ben paddled on right merrily.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Virginia seemed well pleased at the confidence placed in her, and Oliver and Ben paddled on right merrily.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
cut with a saw
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Virginia seemed well pleased at the confidence placed in her, and Oliver and Ben paddled on right merrily.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
move hurridly
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
not in physical motion
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
carry out
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
express in words
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Virginia seemed well pleased at the confidence placed in her, and Oliver and Ben paddled on right merrily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the river was so broad, there still might be shoals and rocks or sunken trees; and Virginia kept her gaze ahead, to be ready to avoid them or any other dangers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
(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 Virginia seemed well pleased at the confidence placed in her, and Oliver and Ben paddled on right merrily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
which person or people
From this reading As midday drew on, Oliver proposed landing to take their meal, but to this Virginia objected, as there might be inhabitants on the shore, who might come suddenly upon them before they had time to embark.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The current having less strength than in the smaller stream, the canoe did not make as rapid way as at first; still, as they looked at the trees on the right, they saw that they were going at a speed with which no ordinary boat could compete.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Continue to steer, I pray you," said Oliver, "Ben will act as pilot to tell you which way to go, for neither of us can manage the canoe as you do; all we have to do is to keep near to the shore on our right, and we cannot miss our way."
