used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Macgregor was enthusiastic about canoes.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
BalticnounUS /ˈbɔːltɪk/
a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Now these very things which bother the 'pair oar,' become cheery excitements to the voyager in a canoe.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "Now these very things which bother the 'pair oar,' become cheery excitements to the voyager in a canoe.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
cannot
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From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
CANOESnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Now these very things which bother the 'pair oar,' become cheery excitements to the voyager in a canoe.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
CommodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Macgregor was enthusiastic about canoes.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
excitements
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From this reading "Now these very things which bother the 'pair oar,' become cheery excitements to the voyager in a canoe.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
LakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
land-water
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From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
MacgregornounUS /məˈɡreɡər/
Scottish clan leader and outlaw who was the subject of a 1817 novel by Sir Walter Scott (1671-1734)
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
engage in
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
milldams
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From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
not any; not one
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now these very things which bother the 'pair oar,' become cheery excitements to the voyager in a canoe.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading "Now these very things which bother the 'pair oar,' become cheery excitements to the voyager in a canoe.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "Now these very things which bother the 'pair oar,' become cheery excitements to the voyager in a canoe.
the local environment
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
RiversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
row-boat
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From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
Roy
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From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
snagsnounUS /snæɡz/
plural of “snag” — a sharp protuberance
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
express in speech
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
steersmannoun
the person who steers a ship
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
swampedverbUS /swɔːmpt/
past form of “swamp” — drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Now these very things which bother the 'pair oar,' become cheery excitements to the voyager in a canoe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
tortuousadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃəwəs/
highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
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 When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
unapproachableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈproʊtʃəbəl/
discouraging intimacies; reserved
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
precisely as stated
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
voyagernounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒər/
a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)
From this reading "Now these very things which bother the 'pair oar,' become cheery excitements to the voyager in a canoe.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
waterfallsnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːlz/
plural of “waterfall” — a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
at the time that
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
in or at the place that
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
whirlpoolsnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːlz/
plural of “whirlpool” — a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the first of these was issued other people built canoes, the Canoe Club was formed with the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward the Seventh, as Commodore.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When he contemplated his voyage of a thousand miles he concluded that "no row-boat would serve on a land-water voyage of this sort, for in the wildest parts of the best rivers the channel is too narrow for oars, or, if wide enough, it is often too shallow; and the tortuous passages, the rocks and banks, the weeds and snags, the milldams, barriers, fallen trees, rapids, whirlpools, and waterfalls that constantly occur on a river winding among hills, make those very parts where the scenery is wildest and best to be quite unapproachable in such a boat, for it would be swamped by the sharp waves, or upset over the sunken rocks, which cannot be seen by a steersman.
YACHTSnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
Yawlnoun
a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars)
From this reading CANOES AND YACHTS To speak of canoes is to recall the name of John Macgregor, M.A., the author of those delightful books _A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe_; _The Rob Roy on the Baltic_; _The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy_, and other interesting works.
