used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PRISONER--AND A SURPRISE.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PRISONER--AND A SURPRISE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The dugout dropped a little behind, but the savage brought the ungainly craft nearly to the conning tower with two sweeps of the paddle.
bloodcurdlingadjective
extremely alarming
From this reading The next moment he let his spear fly, and there came a bloodcurdling whoop from the tower hatch.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The dugout dropped a little behind, but the savage brought the ungainly craft nearly to the conning tower with two sweeps of the paddle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dugout dropped a little behind, but the savage brought the ungainly craft nearly to the conning tower with two sweeps of the paddle.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next moment he let his spear fly, and there came a bloodcurdling whoop from the tower hatch.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The scoundrel in the canoe dropped his paddle and picked up a spear.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading The dugout dropped a little behind, but the savage brought the ungainly craft nearly to the conning tower with two sweeps of the paddle.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The dugout dropped a little behind, but the savage brought the ungainly craft nearly to the conning tower with two sweeps of the paddle.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The scoundrel in the canoe dropped his paddle and picked up a spear.
dugoutnounUS /ˈdʌɡaʊt/
either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
From this reading The dugout dropped a little behind, but the savage brought the ungainly craft nearly to the conning tower with two sweeps of the paddle.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The next moment he let his spear fly, and there came a bloodcurdling whoop from the tower hatch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next moment he let his spear fly, and there came a bloodcurdling whoop from the tower hatch.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading The next moment he let his spear fly, and there came a bloodcurdling whoop from the tower hatch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next moment he let his spear fly, and there came a bloodcurdling whoop from the tower hatch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The scoundrel in the canoe dropped his paddle and picked up a spear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scoundrel in the canoe dropped his paddle and picked up a spear.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The next moment he let his spear fly, and there came a bloodcurdling whoop from the tower hatch.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The dugout dropped a little behind, but the savage brought the ungainly craft nearly to the conning tower with two sweeps of the paddle.
a particular point in time
From this reading The next moment he let his spear fly, and there came a bloodcurdling whoop from the tower hatch.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The dugout dropped a little behind, but the savage brought the ungainly craft nearly to the conning tower with two sweeps of the paddle.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next moment he let his spear fly, and there came a bloodcurdling whoop from the tower hatch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading The scoundrel in the canoe dropped his paddle and picked up a spear.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The scoundrel in the canoe dropped his paddle and picked up a spear.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A PRISONER--AND A SURPRISE.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The dugout dropped a little behind, but the savage brought the ungainly craft nearly to the conning tower with two sweeps of the paddle.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading The scoundrel in the canoe dropped his paddle and picked up a spear.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading The scoundrel in the canoe dropped his paddle and picked up a spear.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A PRISONER--AND A SURPRISE.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading The dugout dropped a little behind, but the savage brought the ungainly craft nearly to the conning tower with two sweeps of the paddle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The dugout dropped a little behind, but the savage brought the ungainly craft nearly to the conning tower with two sweeps of the paddle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
ungainlyadjectiveUS /ənˈɡeɪnli/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading The dugout dropped a little behind, but the savage brought the ungainly craft nearly to the conning tower with two sweeps of the paddle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The scoundrel in the canoe dropped his paddle and picked up a spear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
whoopverbUS /wuːp/
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading The next moment he let his spear fly, and there came a bloodcurdling whoop from the tower hatch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bob’s shout acquainted the savages with the fact that there were two whites to be dealt with instead of one.
