used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SWIMMING INTO A FRIENDSHIP.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Then the current was strong, and the banks steep.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin with, the roll occupied one hand, so that he had but one for swimming.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To begin with, the roll occupied one hand, so that he had but one for swimming.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Then the current was strong, and the banks steep.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To begin with, the roll occupied one hand, so that he had but one for swimming.
set up or found
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading SWIMMING INTO A FRIENDSHIP.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To begin with, the roll occupied one hand, so that he had but one for swimming.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To begin with, the roll occupied one hand, so that he had but one for swimming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SWIMMING INTO A FRIENDSHIP.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He was very near the middle of the river.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He was very near the middle of the river.
not any; not one
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
held or filled or in use
From this reading To begin with, the roll occupied one hand, so that he had but one for swimming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To begin with, the roll occupied one hand, so that he had but one for swimming.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He was very near the middle of the river.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Then the current was strong, and the banks steep.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Then the current was strong, and the banks steep.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
SWIMMINGnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading SWIMMING INTO A FRIENDSHIP.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To begin with, the roll occupied one hand, so that he had but one for swimming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the current was strong, and the banks steep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very near the middle of the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then the current was strong, and the banks steep.
in or at the place that
From this reading Although Glen found no difficulty in coming to the surface, almost at the spot where the roll of plans floated, and grasping it, he did not find it so easy to bring it safely to shore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To begin with, the roll occupied one hand, so that he had but one for swimming.
