used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A FOREIGN LAND.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The experience was a novel one, and the alarm of the boys was but natural.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
from appearances alone
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
axisnounUS /ˈæksəs/
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The experience was a novel one, and the alarm of the boys was but natural.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
eddiesnounUS /ˈediz/
plural of “eddy” — founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
eddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
one or the other of two
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
Ethan
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From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The experience was a novel one, and the alarm of the boys was but natural.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading IN A FOREIGN LAND.
made afraid
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A FOREIGN LAND.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
isn't
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From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading IN A FOREIGN LAND.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
in motion
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The experience was a novel one, and the alarm of the boys was but natural.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The experience was a novel one, and the alarm of the boys was but natural.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The experience was a novel one, and the alarm of the boys was but natural.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
precisely, exactly
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
cut with a saw
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
possessing sweep
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
in a swift manner
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
That's
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From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
twisternounUS /ˈtwɪstər/
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boat itself was moving swiftly, and as it was swept onward by the current, they of course could not fully perceive the motion of the river.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
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 On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
at the time that
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading On either side the boys could see great eddies in the stream, in which the water whirled as if it were twisted about on some unseen axis.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading Their confidence was in a measure restored when they saw that Ethan apparently was not frightened, and as he noticed them watching intently a whirling eddy off to their right, he laughed and said,-- "That's a pretty good twister, isn't it, boys?"
