used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
accelerationnounUS /ˌækselərˈeɪʃən/
an increase in rate of change
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Ainley
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From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
Ainley's
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From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Man with canoe," answered the Indian laconically.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Gerald
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From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
Joe
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From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
laconicallyadverb
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading "Man with canoe," answered the Indian laconically.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
engage in
From this reading "He make a portage."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Man with canoe," answered the Indian laconically.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
portagenounUS /ˈpɔːrtədʒ/
the cost of carrying or transporting
From this reading "He make a portage."
with speed
From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
at the time that
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Man with canoe," answered the Indian laconically.
