used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
on or to one side
From this reading Bill Saxby thrust aside the cover of grass and boughs and shoved the log canoe out of the cove.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill Saxby thrust aside the cover of grass and boughs and shoved the log canoe out of the cove.
Blackbeardnoun
an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading Old Trimble Rogers had forgotten his lust to slay Blackbeard.
BLACKBEARD'S
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From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading Bill Saxby thrust aside the cover of grass and boughs and shoved the log canoe out of the cove.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Bill Saxby thrust aside the cover of grass and boughs and shoved the log canoe out of the cove.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Bill Saxby thrust aside the cover of grass and boughs and shoved the log canoe out of the cove.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Bill Saxby thrust aside the cover of grass and boughs and shoved the log canoe out of the cove.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
deep-laden
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From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
ERRANDnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Old Trimble Rogers had forgotten his lust to slay Blackbeard.
gloatingnounUS /ˈɡloʊtɪŋ/
malicious satisfaction
From this reading His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Bill Saxby thrust aside the cover of grass and boughs and shoved the log canoe out of the cove.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Trimble Rogers had forgotten his lust to slay Blackbeard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Trimble Rogers had forgotten his lust to slay Blackbeard.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Bill Saxby thrust aside the cover of grass and boughs and shoved the log canoe out of the cove.
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 His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading Old Trimble Rogers had forgotten his lust to slay Blackbeard.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Trimble Rogers had forgotten his lust to slay Blackbeard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bill Saxby thrust aside the cover of grass and boughs and shoved the log canoe out of the cove.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
piroguenoun
a canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Old Trimble Rogers had forgotten his lust to slay Blackbeard.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
Saxby
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From this reading Bill Saxby thrust aside the cover of grass and boughs and shoved the log canoe out of the cove.
sea-chest
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From this reading His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading Bill Saxby thrust aside the cover of grass and boughs and shoved the log canoe out of the cove.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Old Trimble Rogers had forgotten his lust to slay Blackbeard.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
push forcefully
From this reading Bill Saxby thrust aside the cover of grass and boughs and shoved the log canoe out of the cove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
Trimble
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From this reading Old Trimble Rogers had forgotten his lust to slay Blackbeard.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
undetectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈtektɪd/
not perceived or discerned
From this reading So crooked was the course of the creek that the boat was already out of sight and by stealthy paddling it was possible to pursue undetected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLACKBEARD'S ERRAND IS INTERRUPTED BLACKBEARD'S deep-laden boat was rowed on past the pirogue and turned to follow the channel of the sluggish stream.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading His gloating imagination could picture the contents of that massive sea-chest after a long cruise in southern waters.
