used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
anew
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
bannerets
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From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
completely unclothed
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
divisible by two
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
Felix
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From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
moving swiftly
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
only a very short time before
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
the force of workers available
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
on one occasion
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
and nothing more
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
ONWARDSadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
SAILINGnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
transport commercially
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Throwing off his cloak, he stood up, but immediately crouched down again, for a vessel was passing but a short distance from the shore, and nearly opposite his encampment.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading She had two masts, and from the flags flying, the numerous bannerets, and the movements of so many men on board, he knew her to be a ship of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
at the time that
From this reading SAILING ONWARDS When Felix awoke, he knew at once by the height of the sun that the morning was far advanced.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was anxious that he should not be seen, and regretted that his canoe was so much exposed, for the bush by which he had landed hid it only from one side.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As the shore was so bare and open, if they looked that way the men on board would hardly fail to see it, and might even distinguish him.
