used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
ADVENTURERnounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
(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 Their little tent stood, ready for striking, and all their preparations for the start now were made.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their little tent stood, ready for striking, and all their preparations for the start now were made.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "If we put a name on the stern board the paint could dry without being touched.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "If we put a name on the stern board the paint could dry without being touched.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Rob stood with a paint pot and brush in hand, at the bow of the boat.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Rob stood with a paint pot and brush in hand, at the bow of the boat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "She's dry, all right, by now, I think," said he.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "If we put a name on the stern board the paint could dry without being touched.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "She's dry, all right, by now, I think," said he.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their little tent stood, ready for striking, and all their preparations for the start now were made.
set up or found
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Rob stood with a paint pot and brush in hand, at the bow of the boat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She's dry, all right, by now, I think," said he.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "She's dry, all right, by now, I think," said he.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we put a name on the stern board the paint could dry without being touched.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Their little tent stood, ready for striking, and all their preparations for the start now were made.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Their little tent stood, ready for striking, and all their preparations for the start now were made.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "If we put a name on the stern board the paint could dry without being touched.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Their little tent stood, ready for striking, and all their preparations for the start now were made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Rob stood with a paint pot and brush in hand, at the bow of the boat.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Rob stood with a paint pot and brush in hand, at the bow of the boat.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Their little tent stood, ready for striking, and all their preparations for the start now were made.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "If we put a name on the stern board the paint could dry without being touched.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Their little tent stood, ready for striking, and all their preparations for the start now were made.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "She's dry, all right, by now, I think," said he.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Rob stood with a paint pot and brush in hand, at the bow of the boat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She's dry, all right, by now, I think," said he.
She's
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From this reading "She's dry, all right, by now, I think," said he.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
the season of growth
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Their little tent stood, ready for striking, and all their preparations for the start now were made.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading "If we put a name on the stern board the paint could dry without being touched.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Their little tent stood, ready for striking, and all their preparations for the start now were made.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Their little tent stood, ready for striking, and all their preparations for the start now were made.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Their little tent stood, ready for striking, and all their preparations for the start now were made.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "She's dry, all right, by now, I think," said he.
having come into contact
From this reading "If we put a name on the stern board the paint could dry without being touched.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we put a name on the stern board the paint could dry without being touched.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their little tent stood, ready for striking, and all their preparations for the start now were made.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA" It was on a morning in early spring that our four adventurers found themselves at the side of their boat, which rested on the bank of the great Missouri River, not far above its mouth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rob stood with a paint pot and brush in hand, at the bow of the boat.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "If we put a name on the stern board the paint could dry without being touched.
