used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CANOEING ON THE SEA--A MYSTERIOUS NIGHT-SURPRISE AND SUDDEN FLIGHT.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At first the voyagers paddled over the glassy sea in almost total silence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CANOEING ON THE SEA--A MYSTERIOUS NIGHT-SURPRISE AND SUDDEN FLIGHT.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
in a state of sleep
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first the voyagers paddled over the glassy sea in almost total silence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
CANOEINGverbUS /kəˈnuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “canoe” — travel by canoe
From this reading CANOEING ON THE SEA--A MYSTERIOUS NIGHT-SURPRISE AND SUDDEN FLIGHT.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
der
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From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
double-bladed
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From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
one or the other of two
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first the voyagers paddled over the glassy sea in almost total silence.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading CANOEING ON THE SEA--A MYSTERIOUS NIGHT-SURPRISE AND SUDDEN FLIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
glassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlæsi/
resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness
From this reading At first the voyagers paddled over the glassy sea in almost total silence.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first the voyagers paddled over the glassy sea in almost total silence.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
Kemp
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From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
a particular point in time
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
of an obscure nature
From this reading CANOEING ON THE SEA--A MYSTERIOUS NIGHT-SURPRISE AND SUDDEN FLIGHT.
as might be expected
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
Nigel
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From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
NIGHT-SURPRISE
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From this reading CANOEING ON THE SEA--A MYSTERIOUS NIGHT-SURPRISE AND SUDDEN FLIGHT.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CANOEING ON THE SEA--A MYSTERIOUS NIGHT-SURPRISE AND SUDDEN FLIGHT.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At first the voyagers paddled over the glassy sea in almost total silence.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading At first the voyagers paddled over the glassy sea in almost total silence.
powerfullyadverbUS /ˈpaʊərfli/
in a powerful manner
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
except for; apart from
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading CANOEING ON THE SEA--A MYSTERIOUS NIGHT-SURPRISE AND SUDDEN FLIGHT.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
not often
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading At first the voyagers paddled over the glassy sea in almost total silence.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
Spinkie
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From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading CANOEING ON THE SEA--A MYSTERIOUS NIGHT-SURPRISE AND SUDDEN FLIGHT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CANOEING ON THE SEA--A MYSTERIOUS NIGHT-SURPRISE AND SUDDEN FLIGHT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for Moses, although quite ready at any moment to indulge in friendly intercourse, he seldom initiated a conversation, and Spinkie, grasping the mast and leaning against it with his head down, seemed to be either asleep or brooding over his sorrows.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading At first the voyagers paddled over the glassy sea in almost total silence.
not known
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
voyagersnounUS /ˈvɔɪɪdʒərz/
plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)
From this reading At first the voyagers paddled over the glassy sea in almost total silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
at the time that
From this reading Van der Kemp himself was, as we have said, naturally quiet and silent, save when roused by a subject that interested him.
which person or people
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
wieldingverbUS /ˈwiːldɪŋ/
-ing form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nigel was occupied with his own busy thoughts; speculating on the probable end and object of their voyage, and on the character, the mysterious life, and unknown history of the man who sat in front of him wielding so powerfully the great double-bladed paddle.
