used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading It was an aimless journey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an aimless journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading Mary swam in a listless, automatic fashion; there was no longer any zest of sport.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was not tired, but her enthusiasm had oozed away.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
contournounUS /ˈkɑːntʊr/
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading She was not tired, but her enthusiasm had oozed away.
at any time
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mary swam in a listless, automatic fashion; there was no longer any zest of sport.
flannelsnounUS /ˈflænəlz/
plural of “flannel” — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was not tired, but her enthusiasm had oozed away.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not tired, but her enthusiasm had oozed away.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an aimless journey.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was an aimless journey.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading Mary swam in a listless, automatic fashion; there was no longer any zest of sport.
for more time
From this reading Mary swam in a listless, automatic fashion; there was no longer any zest of sport.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary swam in a listless, automatic fashion; there was no longer any zest of sport.
not any; not one
From this reading Mary swam in a listless, automatic fashion; there was no longer any zest of sport.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not tired, but her enthusiasm had oozed away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
oozedverbUS /uːzd/
past form of “ooze” — pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
From this reading She was not tired, but her enthusiasm had oozed away.
in the near future
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
free from harm or evil
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not tired, but her enthusiasm had oozed away.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
SPOILERSnounUS /ˈspɔɪlərz/
plural of “spoiler” — a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Mary swam in a listless, automatic fashion; there was no longer any zest of sport.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading Mary swam in a listless, automatic fashion; there was no longer any zest of sport.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mary swam in a listless, automatic fashion; there was no longer any zest of sport.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading She was not tired, but her enthusiasm had oozed away.
unfriendlyadjectiveUS /ənˈfrendli/
not easy to understand or use
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an aimless journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE SPOILERS They followed the shore for a while and presently a bend in its contour hid their view of the unfriendly harbor.
a Caucasian
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They were safe from the revenge of the young man in white flannels, but they were as far as ever from any project of rescue.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Mary swam in a listless, automatic fashion; there was no longer any zest of sport.
