used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Slowly the prostrate boy opened his eyes staring about in amazement.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading They were abreast as they approached his prostrate form lying face down in the sand.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading With one accord they stooped to examine him.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Slowly the prostrate boy opened his eyes staring about in amazement.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading They were abreast as they approached his prostrate form lying face down in the sand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were abreast as they approached his prostrate form lying face down in the sand.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
a youthful male person
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They were abreast as they approached his prostrate form lying face down in the sand.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading With one accord they stooped to examine him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Slowly the prostrate boy opened his eyes staring about in amazement.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading They were abreast as they approached his prostrate form lying face down in the sand.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading They were abreast as they approached his prostrate form lying face down in the sand.
set up or found
From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With one accord they stooped to examine him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were abreast as they approached his prostrate form lying face down in the sand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
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 A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading They were abreast as they approached his prostrate form lying face down in the sand.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
MAROONEDadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
not one, and not any
From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With one accord they stooped to examine him.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Slowly the prostrate boy opened his eyes staring about in amazement.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading They were abreast as they approached his prostrate form lying face down in the sand.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
RushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading They were abreast as they approached his prostrate form lying face down in the sand.
only a very short time before
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly the prostrate boy opened his eyes staring about in amazement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Slowly the prostrate boy opened his eyes staring about in amazement.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading With one accord they stooped to examine him.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
villain's
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From this reading Jack rolled the body over tenderly searching for the mark of the villain's bullet but found none.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were abreast as they approached his prostrate form lying face down in the sand.
in or at the place that
From this reading A MAROONED BOY SCOUT Rushing ashore in the small boat, the boys paused scarcely long enough to draw their craft to a safe position on the beach before they raced to the spot where the stranger had fallen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With one accord they stooped to examine him.
