used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
(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 At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The canoe rebounded a few feet, and the sail fell from the mastpole into the water.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The canoe rebounded a few feet, and the sail fell from the mastpole into the water.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The canoe rebounded a few feet, and the sail fell from the mastpole into the water.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The canoe rebounded a few feet, and the sail fell from the mastpole into the water.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
foursnounUS /fɔːrz/
plural of “four” — the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
frownsnounUS /fraʊnz/
plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The canoe rebounded a few feet, and the sail fell from the mastpole into the water.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
and nothing more
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
lendsverbUS /lendz/
third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
manifestlyadverbUS /ˈmænəfestli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
mastpole
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From this reading The canoe rebounded a few feet, and the sail fell from the mastpole into the water.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
not any; not one
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
oftentimesadverbUS /ˈɔːfəntaɪmz/
many times at short intervals
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
and nothing more
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
reboundedverbUS /riˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “rebound” — spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading The canoe rebounded a few feet, and the sail fell from the mastpole into the water.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The canoe rebounded a few feet, and the sail fell from the mastpole into the water.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading It was manifestly impossible that the dog could have been the only occupant of the boat, and besides Randy had heard a shrill cry just before the collision.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
precisely as stated
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
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 The canoe rebounded a few feet, and the sail fell from the mastpole into the water.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
at the time that
From this reading He was terribly shaken up, it is true, but far greater was the shock when he realized what he had done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM By that strange destiny which oftentimes frowns on the good and lends a helping hand to the evil, Randy experienced no very disastrous results from the collision.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading At first nothing was visible but the upturned boat and a yellow dog paddling on all fours for the nearest bank.
