used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
Artigny
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From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
terminate
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
choppyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːpi/
marked by abrupt transitions
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
divisible by two
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
engage in
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
the force of workers available
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
become covered with mist
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
not any; not one
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
on one occasion
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
try to get or reach
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
smotherverbUS /ˈsmʌðər/
envelop completely
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A mist obscured the view, and compelled us to cling close to the shore so as to prevent becoming lost in the smother, and as we dare not venture to strike out boldly from point to point, we lost much time in creeping along the curves.
look attentively
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The canoes kept closer together, never venturing to become separated, and the men stationed on watch in the bows continually called to each other across the tossing waters in guidance.
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 did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It did not rain, nor were the waves dangerous, although choppy enough to make paddling tiresome and difficult.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE BREAK OF STORM We had no more pleasant weather for days, the skies being overcast and the wind damp and chill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Even De Artigny kept within sight, and made camp with us at night, although he made no effort to seek me, nor did I once detect that he even glanced in my direction.
