used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEFEATED BY GREED Loaded with men, a boat was approaching from the westward.
(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 Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading DEFEATED BY GREED Loaded with men, a boat was approaching from the westward.
attitudesnounUS /ˈætətuːdz/
plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One of the negroes had been clumsy with his oar.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading DEFEATED BY GREED Loaded with men, a boat was approaching from the westward.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DEFEATED BY GREED Loaded with men, a boat was approaching from the westward.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading One of the negroes had been clumsy with his oar.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
DEFEATEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading DEFEATED BY GREED Loaded with men, a boat was approaching from the westward.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A warning hand was extended by Wyckoff toward the rowers.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DEFEATED BY GREED Loaded with men, a boat was approaching from the westward.
GREEDnounUS /ɡriːd/
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
From this reading DEFEATED BY GREED Loaded with men, a boat was approaching from the westward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of the negroes had been clumsy with his oar.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A warning hand was extended by Wyckoff toward the rowers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the negroes had been clumsy with his oar.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
LoadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading DEFEATED BY GREED Loaded with men, a boat was approaching from the westward.
Lopez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
the force of workers available
From this reading DEFEATED BY GREED Loaded with men, a boat was approaching from the westward.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading One of the negroes had been clumsy with his oar.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading One of the negroes had been clumsy with his oar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the negroes had been clumsy with his oar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the negroes had been clumsy with his oar.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
principalsnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
rowers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A warning hand was extended by Wyckoff toward the rowers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEFEATED BY GREED Loaded with men, a boat was approaching from the westward.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A warning hand was extended by Wyckoff toward the rowers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A warning hand was extended by Wyckoff toward the rowers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEFEATED BY GREED Loaded with men, a boat was approaching from the westward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading DEFEATED BY GREED Loaded with men, a boat was approaching from the westward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEFEATED BY GREED Loaded with men, a boat was approaching from the westward.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Although the moonlight rendered outlines indistinct to the extent that it was impossible to see the exact expressions on their faces, the boys could all determine from their tense attitudes that they were intensely wrought up by their mission there.
Wyckoff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Standing in the bow were Wyckoff and Lopez, the two principals in the efforts to drive our friends from that neighborhood.
