used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading His only ventures aboard any craft were in quiet waters.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
ANCHORnounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His only ventures aboard any craft were in quiet waters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
ashnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His heart was wrung by the sight of those men clinging to the shrouds of the wrecked schooner.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading His heart was wrung by the sight of those men clinging to the shrouds of the wrecked schooner.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading His only ventures aboard any craft were in quiet waters.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart was wrung by the sight of those men clinging to the shrouds of the wrecked schooner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
land-locked
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From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
the force of workers available
From this reading His heart was wrung by the sight of those men clinging to the shrouds of the wrecked schooner.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
not any; not one
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
and nothing more
From this reading His only ventures aboard any craft were in quiet waters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His only ventures aboard any craft were in quiet waters.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
except for; apart from
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading His heart was wrung by the sight of those men clinging to the shrouds of the wrecked schooner.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
shroudsnounUS /ʃraʊdz/
plural of “shroud” — a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute
From this reading His heart was wrung by the sight of those men clinging to the shrouds of the wrecked schooner.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading His heart was wrung by the sight of those men clinging to the shrouds of the wrecked schooner.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
storekeepernounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His heart was wrung by the sight of those men clinging to the shrouds of the wrecked schooner.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading His only ventures aboard any craft were in quiet waters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His heart was wrung by the sight of those men clinging to the shrouds of the wrecked schooner.
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 He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading His only ventures aboard any craft were in quiet waters.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His only ventures aboard any craft were in quiet waters.
at the time that
From this reading AN ANCHOR TO THE SOUL The storekeeper had stretched no point when he told his niece that the thought of setting foot in a boat made him well-nigh swoon.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading And he rejoiced that the members of the Coast Patrol crew displayed their manhood in so noble an attempt to reach the wreck.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading His heart was wrung by the sight of those men clinging to the shrouds of the wrecked schooner.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading His heart was wrung by the sight of those men clinging to the shrouds of the wrecked schooner.
a late time of life
From this reading He could pull as strong an oar, despite his years, as any man along the Cape, but never had he gripped the ash save in the haven or in similar land-locked water.
