used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
at or in the front
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are those things on that rock?" inquired Tom, his curiosity getting the best of his reserve.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nothing had been said since they started, for the Captain was not in a talkative mood.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "What are those things on that rock?" inquired Tom, his curiosity getting the best of his reserve.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Nothing had been said since they started, for the Captain was not in a talkative mood.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Jeems Howell, the shepherd, had sat silently smoking his pipe in philosophic contentment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "What are those things on that rock?" inquired Tom, his curiosity getting the best of his reserve.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "What are those things on that rock?" inquired Tom, his curiosity getting the best of his reserve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nothing had been said since they started, for the Captain was not in a talkative mood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jeems Howell, the shepherd, had sat silently smoking his pipe in philosophic contentment.
Howell
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From this reading Jeems Howell, the shepherd, had sat silently smoking his pipe in philosophic contentment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What are those things on that rock?" inquired Tom, his curiosity getting the best of his reserve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
Jeems
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From this reading Jeems Howell, the shepherd, had sat silently smoking his pipe in philosophic contentment.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Nothing had been said since they started, for the Captain was not in a talkative mood.
in motion
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nothing had been said since they started, for the Captain was not in a talkative mood.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing had been said since they started, for the Captain was not in a talkative mood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What are those things on that rock?" inquired Tom, his curiosity getting the best of his reserve.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
philosophicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪk/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Jeems Howell, the shepherd, had sat silently smoking his pipe in philosophic contentment.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Jeems Howell, the shepherd, had sat silently smoking his pipe in philosophic contentment.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading "What are those things on that rock?" inquired Tom, his curiosity getting the best of his reserve.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing had been said since they started, for the Captain was not in a talkative mood.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jeems Howell, the shepherd, had sat silently smoking his pipe in philosophic contentment.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading Jeems Howell, the shepherd, had sat silently smoking his pipe in philosophic contentment.
without speaking
From this reading Jeems Howell, the shepherd, had sat silently smoking his pipe in philosophic contentment.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nothing had been said since they started, for the Captain was not in a talkative mood.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Jeems Howell, the shepherd, had sat silently smoking his pipe in philosophic contentment.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nothing had been said since they started, for the Captain was not in a talkative mood.
talkativeadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading Nothing had been said since they started, for the Captain was not in a talkative mood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing had been said since they started, for the Captain was not in a talkative mood.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "What are those things on that rock?" inquired Tom, his curiosity getting the best of his reserve.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "What are those things on that rock?" inquired Tom, his curiosity getting the best of his reserve.
male cat
From this reading "What are those things on that rock?" inquired Tom, his curiosity getting the best of his reserve.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was evident that the rock was inhabited for there could be seen dark forms moving around upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
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 IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are those things on that rock?" inquired Tom, his curiosity getting the best of his reserve.
a Caucasian
From this reading IN THE WHITE BOAT Ahead of them was a rock rising fifty or sixty feet out of the water.
