used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The thing at the other end, surprised at resistance, stopped an instant and gave Arthur time to recover himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The thing at the other end, surprised at resistance, stopped an instant and gave Arthur time to recover himself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
baitedverbUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “bait” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Suddenly there was a jerk, and the line began to burn through his fingers; he gripped it hard, and was nearly pulled overboard.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Suddenly there was a jerk, and the line began to burn through his fingers; he gripped it hard, and was nearly pulled overboard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The thing at the other end, surprised at resistance, stopped an instant and gave Arthur time to recover himself.
opinion or judgment
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Suddenly there was a jerk, and the line began to burn through his fingers; he gripped it hard, and was nearly pulled overboard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The thing at the other end, surprised at resistance, stopped an instant and gave Arthur time to recover himself.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading “Gee!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I’ve got something,” he shouted.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading Suddenly there was a jerk, and the line began to burn through his fingers; he gripped it hard, and was nearly pulled overboard.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
come to pass
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Suddenly there was a jerk, and the line began to burn through his fingers; he gripped it hard, and was nearly pulled overboard.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The thing at the other end, surprised at resistance, stopped an instant and gave Arthur time to recover himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
the act of retaining something
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
I've
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From this reading I’ve got something,” he shouted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The thing at the other end, surprised at resistance, stopped an instant and gave Arthur time to recover himself.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly there was a jerk, and the line began to burn through his fingers; he gripped it hard, and was nearly pulled overboard.
jerkverbUS /dʒɜːrk/
pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Suddenly there was a jerk, and the line began to burn through his fingers; he gripped it hard, and was nearly pulled overboard.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
MONSTERnounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Suddenly there was a jerk, and the line began to burn through his fingers; he gripped it hard, and was nearly pulled overboard.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The thing at the other end, surprised at resistance, stopped an instant and gave Arthur time to recover himself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Suddenly there was a jerk, and the line began to burn through his fingers; he gripped it hard, and was nearly pulled overboard.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The thing at the other end, surprised at resistance, stopped an instant and gave Arthur time to recover himself.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The thing at the other end, surprised at resistance, stopped an instant and gave Arthur time to recover himself.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading I’ve got something,” he shouted.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
in the near future
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The thing at the other end, surprised at resistance, stopped an instant and gave Arthur time to recover himself.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly there was a jerk, and the line began to burn through his fingers; he gripped it hard, and was nearly pulled overboard.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The thing at the other end, surprised at resistance, stopped an instant and gave Arthur time to recover himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Suddenly there was a jerk, and the line began to burn through his fingers; he gripped it hard, and was nearly pulled overboard.
a special situation
From this reading The thing at the other end, surprised at resistance, stopped an instant and gave Arthur time to recover himself.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Suddenly there was a jerk, and the line began to burn through his fingers; he gripped it hard, and was nearly pulled overboard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
TURTLEnounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
unabatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈbeɪtɪd/
continuing at full strength or intensity
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suddenly there was a jerk, and the line began to burn through his fingers; he gripped it hard, and was nearly pulled overboard.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
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 RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
a Caucasian
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading RIDING A MONSTER TURTLE Arthur, after rowing away from the yacht, dropped his baited hook overboard, and for a time waited eagerly for something to happen; but as the water remained as before, the sun shone down with unabated ardor, and the heat waves danced over the shining sea, he soon lost interest, and sat drowsily holding the line loosely in his hand, his white canvas hat drawn over his eyes.
