anew
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
(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 In dreams of home their loneliness and their troubles were all forgotten.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
bateau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
cuddledverbUS /ˈkʌdəld/
past form of “cuddle” — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Sometimes in the starlight, sometimes in the dark shadows of the overhanging trees, the boat drifted on.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading In dreams of home their loneliness and their troubles were all forgotten.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Sometimes in the starlight, sometimes in the dark shadows of the overhanging trees, the boat drifted on.
eddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading In dreams of home their loneliness and their troubles were all forgotten.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
the act of departing
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In dreams of home their loneliness and their troubles were all forgotten.
imperceptibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
immediately past
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
Lillian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading In dreams of home their loneliness and their troubles were all forgotten.
Lucien
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sometimes in the starlight, sometimes in the dark shadows of the overhanging trees, the boat drifted on.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Sometimes in the starlight, sometimes in the dark shadows of the overhanging trees, the boat drifted on.
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Sometimes in the starlight, sometimes in the dark shadows of the overhanging trees, the boat drifted on.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes in the starlight, sometimes in the dark shadows of the overhanging trees, the boat drifted on.
in the near future
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading Sometimes in the starlight, sometimes in the dark shadows of the overhanging trees, the boat drifted on.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Here the clumsy old bateau rocked and swung, sometimes going lazily forward, and then as lazily floating back again.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Sometimes in the starlight, sometimes in the dark shadows of the overhanging trees, the boat drifted on.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading In dreams of home their loneliness and their troubles were all forgotten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lucien and Lillian, cuddled together in the bottom of their boat, were soon fast asleep.
in or at the place that
From this reading At last, toward morning, it was caught in an eddy and carried nearer the bank, where the current was almost imperceptible.
