used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
agoniesnounUS /ˈæɡəniz/
plural of “agony” — intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I have a faint recollection of being borne along at full length, of seeing lights and of hearing voices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I remember to have struggled, and to have been tumbled over and over by the current.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I remember to have struggled, and to have been tumbled over and over by the current.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE BLACK GIANT.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading I have a faint recollection of being borne along at full length, of seeing lights and of hearing voices.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I remember to have struggled, and to have been tumbled over and over by the current.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
coonnounUS /kuːn/
an eccentric or undignified rustic
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading I remember to have struggled, and to have been tumbled over and over by the current.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
engulfingverbUS /ɪnˈɡʌlfɪŋ/
-ing form of “engulf” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading I have a faint recollection of being borne along at full length, of seeing lights and of hearing voices.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I have a faint recollection of being borne along at full length, of seeing lights and of hearing voices.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading THE BLACK GIANT.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I remember to have struggled, and to have been tumbled over and over by the current.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading I have a faint recollection of being borne along at full length, of seeing lights and of hearing voices.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember to have struggled, and to have been tumbled over and over by the current.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I have a faint recollection of being borne along at full length, of seeing lights and of hearing voices.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading I have a faint recollection of being borne along at full length, of seeing lights and of hearing voices.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
negro's
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From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
not any; not one
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I remember to have struggled, and to have been tumbled over and over by the current.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I have a faint recollection of being borne along at full length, of seeing lights and of hearing voices.
red-top
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember to have struggled, and to have been tumbled over and over by the current.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I have a faint recollection of being borne along at full length, of seeing lights and of hearing voices.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading I remember to have struggled, and to have been tumbled over and over by the current.
tackedverbUS /tækt/
past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLACK GIANT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
a special situation
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remember to have struggled, and to have been tumbled over and over by the current.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading I remember to have struggled, and to have been tumbled over and over by the current.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I have a faint recollection of being borne along at full length, of seeing lights and of hearing voices.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
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 But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I might have caught at a straw, but no array of sins came up for review, though there were enough of them scattered between my cradle bed and the bed of this engulfing river.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
willownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading But I thought of many a foolish thing, a pair of red-top boots, a whistle made of willow, a 'coon skin tacked against the wall of a negro's cabin; but I do not remember being taken out of the water, so I must have endured all the popular agonies of drowning.
