used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This gave them a curious feeling as of something being wrong.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was the _Pinta_ with the _Niña_, and the _Santa Maria_ was not to be seen.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This gave them a curious feeling as of something being wrong.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
deem to be
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This gave them a curious feeling as of something being wrong.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This gave them a curious feeling as of something being wrong.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This gave them a curious feeling as of something being wrong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
engage in
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading There was the _Pinta_ with the _Niña_, and the _Santa Maria_ was not to be seen.
the force of workers available
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
Niña
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From this reading There was the _Pinta_ with the _Niña_, and the _Santa Maria_ was not to be seen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was the _Pinta_ with the _Niña_, and the _Santa Maria_ was not to be seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This gave them a curious feeling as of something being wrong.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
Pinta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was the _Pinta_ with the _Niña_, and the _Santa Maria_ was not to be seen.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading There was the _Pinta_ with the _Niña_, and the _Santa Maria_ was not to be seen.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was the _Pinta_ with the _Niña_, and the _Santa Maria_ was not to be seen.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This gave them a curious feeling as of something being wrong.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
carry out
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This gave them a curious feeling as of something being wrong.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the _Pinta_ with the _Niña_, and the _Santa Maria_ was not to be seen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gave them a curious feeling as of something being wrong.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the _Pinta_ with the _Niña_, and the _Santa Maria_ was not to be seen.
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 So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE boys stood waiting for the boats to come nearer to where they were; but as it took the boats some time to reach that point, owing to the tide and current running together, the boys had time to recover from their ecstasy and to consider some things.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So they hastened up the river farther, and waited there until they should see if the men would land, or take the water out of the river at the middle, which they might do if they were afraid of the natives.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was the _Pinta_ with the _Niña_, and the _Santa Maria_ was not to be seen.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They could not have told what, but it made them wonder if it would not be wise to make themselves known privately to the men of the _Pinta_.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading This gave them a curious feeling as of something being wrong.
