used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RESCUE For a few moments Joe was in a sort of daze.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where are we going with him?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But it soon developed that they were with him, for, presently Wessel asked:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
bobbed
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From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
the lower side of anything
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it soon developed that they were with him, for, presently Wessel asked:
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
dazenounUS /deɪz/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading THE RESCUE For a few moments Joe was in a sort of daze.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading But it soon developed that they were with him, for, presently Wessel asked:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE RESCUE For a few moments Joe was in a sort of daze.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RESCUE For a few moments Joe was in a sort of daze.
the act of departing
From this reading "Where are we going with him?"
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it soon developed that they were with him, for, presently Wessel asked:
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RESCUE For a few moments Joe was in a sort of daze.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it soon developed that they were with him, for, presently Wessel asked:
Joe
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From this reading THE RESCUE For a few moments Joe was in a sort of daze.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE RESCUE For a few moments Joe was in a sort of daze.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESCUE For a few moments Joe was in a sort of daze.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
in the near future
From this reading But it soon developed that they were with him, for, presently Wessel asked:
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE For a few moments Joe was in a sort of daze.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
in the near future
From this reading But it soon developed that they were with him, for, presently Wessel asked:
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE RESCUE For a few moments Joe was in a sort of daze.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it soon developed that they were with him, for, presently Wessel asked:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE For a few moments Joe was in a sort of daze.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it soon developed that they were with him, for, presently Wessel asked:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RESCUE For a few moments Joe was in a sort of daze.
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 He was extremely uncomfortable, lying on the hard bottom of the boat, and there seemed to be rough water, for the craft swayed, and bobbed up and down.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Where are we going with him?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it soon developed that they were with him, for, presently Wessel asked:
Wessel
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From this reading But it soon developed that they were with him, for, presently Wessel asked:
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are we going with him?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading But it soon developed that they were with him, for, presently Wessel asked:
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Joe wondered if he was alone, for he did not hear the noise of oars in the locks, nor did he catch the voices of the three rascals.
