used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The two boys were too occupied in watching their footing to do much talking.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The light it gave was a misty, watery sort of ray that was a doubtful help in walking over the broken shore line.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading "We'll have to divide forces, I guess.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The two boys were too occupied in watching their footing to do much talking.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading The light it gave was a misty, watery sort of ray that was a doubtful help in walking over the broken shore line.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The two boys were too occupied in watching their footing to do much talking.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "We'll have to divide forces, I guess.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The light it gave was a misty, watery sort of ray that was a doubtful help in walking over the broken shore line.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "We'll have to divide forces, I guess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We'll have to divide forces, I guess.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The light it gave was a misty, watery sort of ray that was a doubtful help in walking over the broken shore line.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "We'll have to divide forces, I guess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The light it gave was a misty, watery sort of ray that was a doubtful help in walking over the broken shore line.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light it gave was a misty, watery sort of ray that was a doubtful help in walking over the broken shore line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading The light it gave was a misty, watery sort of ray that was a doubtful help in walking over the broken shore line.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The two boys were too occupied in watching their footing to do much talking.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The two boys were too occupied in watching their footing to do much talking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
and nothing more
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The light it gave was a misty, watery sort of ray that was a doubtful help in walking over the broken shore line.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The light it gave was a misty, watery sort of ray that was a doubtful help in walking over the broken shore line.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
rowboatnounUS /ˈroʊboʊt/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The light it gave was a misty, watery sort of ray that was a doubtful help in walking over the broken shore line.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The light it gave was a misty, watery sort of ray that was a doubtful help in walking over the broken shore line.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The two boys were too occupied in watching their footing to do much talking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two boys were too occupied in watching their footing to do much talking.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two boys were too occupied in watching their footing to do much talking.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The two boys were too occupied in watching their footing to do much talking.
tree-covered
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From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two boys were too occupied in watching their footing to do much talking.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The light it gave was a misty, watery sort of ray that was a doubtful help in walking over the broken shore line.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOST ISLAND It was only a thin edge of a moon that now stood barely above the low line of tree-covered hills beyond the east bank of the river.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The two boys were too occupied in watching their footing to do much talking.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — 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 Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading The light it gave was a misty, watery sort of ray that was a doubtful help in walking over the broken shore line.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll have to divide forces, I guess.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two boys were too occupied in watching their footing to do much talking.
in or at the place that
From this reading Jerry led the way, bearing to the water's edge, finally stopping where a light rowboat had been pulled well up on the rocky beach.
