used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading They recognized it from afar as ideal anchorage for a yacht which wanted to be let alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading They recognized it from afar as ideal anchorage for a yacht which wanted to be let alone.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading They recognized it from afar as ideal anchorage for a yacht which wanted to be let alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They recognized it from afar as ideal anchorage for a yacht which wanted to be let alone.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
downstreamadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈstriːm/
away from the source or with the current
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
one or the other of two
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
divisible by two
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They recognized it from afar as ideal anchorage for a yacht which wanted to be let alone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
FUGITIVEnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
Hunston
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From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading They recognized it from afar as ideal anchorage for a yacht which wanted to be let alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
island'snounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
possessive form of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
leenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading They recognized it from afar as ideal anchorage for a yacht which wanted to be let alone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
midstreamnounUS /ˈmɪdstriːm/
the middle of a stream
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They recognized it from afar as ideal anchorage for a yacht which wanted to be let alone.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
river'snounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they slowed down into the island's curving shore and dropped anchor in the lee of it, out of sight of the Hunston side of the river and in little evidence from any point in midstream above or below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They recognized it from afar as ideal anchorage for a yacht which wanted to be let alone.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They recognized it from afar as ideal anchorage for a yacht which wanted to be let alone.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They recognized it from afar as ideal anchorage for a yacht which wanted to be let alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
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 Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
well-wooded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, as it chanced, there was flung across the water a thin, rocky island, well-wooded and of a respectable length.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading It lay nearest the western shore; and not a hamlet or even a house, it seemed, commanded it from either side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE HERO A FUGITIVE Four miles downstream, the river's banks grew a long mile apart, and the scenery was lonesome and a little wild.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading They recognized it from afar as ideal anchorage for a yacht which wanted to be let alone.
