used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
besprinkled
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From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The men soon resorted to their oars once more, but this time they rowed very slowly and cautiously, stopping at frequent intervals.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading The men soon resorted to their oars once more, but this time they rowed very slowly and cautiously, stopping at frequent intervals.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Whatever was in store for him, he hoped it would come soon and end the nerve-racking suspense.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The men soon resorted to their oars once more, but this time they rowed very slowly and cautiously, stopping at frequent intervals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever was in store for him, he hoped it would come soon and end the nerve-racking suspense.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whatever was in store for him, he hoped it would come soon and end the nerve-racking suspense.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Whatever was in store for him, he hoped it would come soon and end the nerve-racking suspense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever was in store for him, he hoped it would come soon and end the nerve-racking suspense.
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
and nothing more
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
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 At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The men soon resorted to their oars once more, but this time they rowed very slowly and cautiously, stopping at frequent intervals.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
nerve-rackingadjectiveUS /ˌnɜːrˈvrækɪŋ/
extremely irritating to the nerves
From this reading Whatever was in store for him, he hoped it would come soon and end the nerve-racking suspense.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading The men soon resorted to their oars once more, but this time they rowed very slowly and cautiously, stopping at frequent intervals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
on one occasion
From this reading The men soon resorted to their oars once more, but this time they rowed very slowly and cautiously, stopping at frequent intervals.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
resortedverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading The men soon resorted to their oars once more, but this time they rowed very slowly and cautiously, stopping at frequent intervals.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
SHANGHAIED
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From this reading SHANGHAIED!
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The men soon resorted to their oars once more, but this time they rowed very slowly and cautiously, stopping at frequent intervals.
in the near future
From this reading Whatever was in store for him, he hoped it would come soon and end the nerve-racking suspense.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
make steady
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading The men soon resorted to their oars once more, but this time they rowed very slowly and cautiously, stopping at frequent intervals.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Whatever was in store for him, he hoped it would come soon and end the nerve-racking suspense.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Whatever was in store for him, he hoped it would come soon and end the nerve-racking suspense.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men soon resorted to their oars once more, but this time they rowed very slowly and cautiously, stopping at frequent intervals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The men soon resorted to their oars once more, but this time they rowed very slowly and cautiously, stopping at frequent intervals.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The men soon resorted to their oars once more, but this time they rowed very slowly and cautiously, stopping at frequent intervals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
precisely as stated
From this reading The men soon resorted to their oars once more, but this time they rowed very slowly and cautiously, stopping at frequent intervals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever was in store for him, he hoped it would come soon and end the nerve-racking suspense.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading At the end of that time the rowing suddenly ceased, and the steady ripple of water at the bow died down until Bobby knew that they must just be drifting.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever was in store for him, he hoped it would come soon and end the nerve-racking suspense.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two men rowed steadily for ten or fifteen minutes, conversing at intervals in a conversation plentifully besprinkled with rude jests.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whatever was in store for him, he hoped it would come soon and end the nerve-racking suspense.
