used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
in addition
From this reading As far to the north as they could see, it stretched, also to the east and south.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As far to the north as they could see, it stretched, also to the east and south.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far to the north as they could see, it stretched, also to the east and south.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
ChadnounUS /tʃæd/
a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape
From this reading Unquestionably, therefore, it was that which they were looking for--Lake Chad.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As far to the north as they could see, it stretched, also to the east and south.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading As far to the north as they could see, it stretched, also to the east and south.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far to the north as they could see, it stretched, also to the east and south.
flyersnounUS /ˈflaɪərz/
plural of “flyer” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
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 This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Unquestionably, therefore, it was that which they were looking for--Lake Chad.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Unquestionably, therefore, it was that which they were looking for--Lake Chad.
mangroves
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From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
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 And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
never-endingadjectiveUS /ˌnevərˈendɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As far to the north as they could see, it stretched, also to the east and south.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
cut with a saw
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
SEARCHLIGHTnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As far to the north as they could see, it stretched, also to the east and south.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
shorelinenounUS /ˈʃɔːrlaɪn/
a boundary line between land and water
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As far to the north as they could see, it stretched, also to the east and south.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading As far to the north as they could see, it stretched, also to the east and south.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unquestionably, therefore, it was that which they were looking for--Lake Chad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Unquestionably, therefore, it was that which they were looking for--Lake Chad.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As far to the north as they could see, it stretched, also to the east and south.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
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 And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
UnquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading Unquestionably, therefore, it was that which they were looking for--Lake Chad.
precisely as stated
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
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 SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unquestionably, therefore, it was that which they were looking for--Lake Chad.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading This great expanse of water they knew could not be the Red Sea, nor could it be the Indian Ocean; for they had not traveled far enough westward to reach these bodies.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the shoreline on the western side nearest them was covered with what seemed a never-ending border of great forest trees, many of which had all the characteristics of mangroves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SAVED BY THE SEARCHLIGHT What our flyers saw was a very large body of water, with a strong tone of blue to it.
