used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
(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 Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading But I had strong hopes that the next bend of the stream would remove my anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading But I had strong hopes that the next bend of the stream would remove my anxiety.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
bullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I had strong hopes that the next bend of the stream would remove my anxiety.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
else
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From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
GwynnnounUS /ɡwɪn/
English comedienne and mistress of Charles II (1650-1687)
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
an established custom
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
halloing
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From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But I had strong hopes that the next bend of the stream would remove my anxiety.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I had strong hopes that the next bend of the stream would remove my anxiety.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But I had strong hopes that the next bend of the stream would remove my anxiety.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NIGHT ON THE RIVER.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NIGHT ON THE RIVER.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading But I had strong hopes that the next bend of the stream would remove my anxiety.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading NIGHT ON THE RIVER.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
Sim
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From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading But I had strong hopes that the next bend of the stream would remove my anxiety.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But I had strong hopes that the next bend of the stream would remove my anxiety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NIGHT ON THE RIVER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the board I had torn from my raft I paddled with all my might; but it seemed like an hour to me, in my deep solicitude for the fate of my companions, before I reached the bend.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Sim Gwynn had a voice like a bull, and I wondered that he had not used it, as he was in the habit of doing in all cases of peril or emergency.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The worst fear I had was, that he had fallen overboard; for it seemed to me that nothing else could have prevented him from halloing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But I had strong hopes that the next bend of the stream would remove my anxiety.
