used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading He began to grow anxious, thinking that the boat would not keep afloat very much longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
eagerly desirous
From this reading He began to grow anxious, thinking that the boat would not keep afloat very much longer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On either side the shore was a long, long way, he could not swim a tenth as far.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to grow anxious, thinking that the boat would not keep afloat very much longer.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He began to grow anxious, thinking that the boat would not keep afloat very much longer.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On either side the shore was a long, long way, he could not swim a tenth as far.
one or the other of two
From this reading On either side the shore was a long, long way, he could not swim a tenth as far.
encumberedadjectiveUS /enˈkʌmbərd/
loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
set up or found
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
founderedverbUS /ˈfaʊndərd/
past form of “founder” — fail utterly; collapse
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He began to grow anxious, thinking that the boat would not keep afloat very much longer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On either side the shore was a long, long way, he could not swim a tenth as far.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He began to grow anxious, thinking that the boat would not keep afloat very much longer.
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 The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On either side the shore was a long, long way, he could not swim a tenth as far.
for more time
From this reading He began to grow anxious, thinking that the boat would not keep afloat very much longer.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He began to grow anxious, thinking that the boat would not keep afloat very much longer.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On either side the shore was a long, long way, he could not swim a tenth as far.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
puntverbUS /pʌnt/
kick the ball
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
with speed
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
sedges
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From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
Serendib
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From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading On either side the shore was a long, long way, he could not swim a tenth as far.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On either side the shore was a long, long way, he could not swim a tenth as far.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading On either side the shore was a long, long way, he could not swim a tenth as far.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading On either side the shore was a long, long way, he could not swim a tenth as far.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He began to grow anxious, thinking that the boat would not keep afloat very much longer.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
not known
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
precisely as stated
From this reading He began to grow anxious, thinking that the boat would not keep afloat very much longer.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
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 It seemed a mile (it was not so far) back to the quarry, such a waste of raging waves and foam!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On either side the shore was a long, long way, he could not swim a tenth as far.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
in or at the place that
From this reading He recognised the sedges where he and Mark had wandered on his left, and found that he was rapidly coming near the two islands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shore in front beyond the islands was a great way, and from what he knew of it he believed it was encumbered far out with weeds through which, if the punt foundered, he could not swim, so that his hope was that she would strike either the Unknown Island or Serendib.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He began to grow anxious, thinking that the boat would not keep afloat very much longer.
