used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Dave accompanied him, and so did Billy Dill.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dave accompanied him, and so did Billy Dill.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Captain Marshall, you are wanted on shore at once!" cried Paul Shepley, when within hearing distance.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Captain Marshall, you are wanted on shore at once!" cried Paul Shepley, when within hearing distance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Dave accompanied him, and so did Billy Dill.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Captain Marshall, you are wanted on shore at once!" cried Paul Shepley, when within hearing distance.
Dave
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From this reading Dave accompanied him, and so did Billy Dill.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dave accompanied him, and so did Billy Dill.
DillnounUS /dɪl/
aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning
From this reading Dave accompanied him, and so did Billy Dill.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "Captain Marshall, you are wanted on shore at once!" cried Paul Shepley, when within hearing distance.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "Captain Marshall, you are wanted on shore at once!" cried Paul Shepley, when within hearing distance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dave accompanied him, and so did Billy Dill.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
MAROONEDadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
on one occasion
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Captain Marshall, you are wanted on shore at once!" cried Paul Shepley, when within hearing distance.
Phil
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From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
Roger
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From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
Shepley
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From this reading "Captain Marshall, you are wanted on shore at once!" cried Paul Shepley, when within hearing distance.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "Captain Marshall, you are wanted on shore at once!" cried Paul Shepley, when within hearing distance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dave accompanied him, and so did Billy Dill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading In the meantime Roger and Phil rowed ashore, to see if they could find any more traces of the natives.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Captain Marshall, you are wanted on shore at once!" cried Paul Shepley, when within hearing distance.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MAROONED On the following morning Captain Marshall went out once more to look for a passageway through the reef.
at the time that
From this reading The captain and Dave had been out about an hour, when they noticed a small boat coming toward them, containing two sailors and the first mate.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Captain Marshall, you are wanted on shore at once!" cried Paul Shepley, when within hearing distance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Captain Marshall, you are wanted on shore at once!" cried Paul Shepley, when within hearing distance.
