used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
blockadenounUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.
CAPTUREDverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURED.
Clif
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From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading And then he had every confidence that he had little to fear from the enemy's boat.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And then he had every confidence that he had little to fear from the enemy's boat.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading And then he had every confidence that he had little to fear from the enemy's boat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And then he had every confidence that he had little to fear from the enemy's boat.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.
imperilverbUS /ˌɪmˈperəl/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.
immediately past
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And then he had every confidence that he had little to fear from the enemy's boat.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.
a particular point in time
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
not any; not one
From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
go across or through
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
a course of conduct
From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.
on the contrary
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
rocketnounUS /ˈrɑːkət/
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.
