used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
anew
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Harry seemed as cool as though there were nothing at stake.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
cause to be bored
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Harry seemed as cool as though there were nothing at stake.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
make calm or still
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
Conoque
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From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading But Harry seemed as cool as though there were nothing at stake.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
Elmer's
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From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
a quick look
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
not accessible to view
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
I've
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From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
and nothing more
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
in motion
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But Harry seemed as cool as though there were nothing at stake.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
with low volume
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
with speed
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
schooledverbUS /skuːld/
past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But Harry seemed as cool as though there were nothing at stake.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading But Harry seemed as cool as though there were nothing at stake.
having a supporting base
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
that's
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From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But Harry seemed as cool as though there were nothing at stake.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But Harry seemed as cool as though there were nothing at stake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “So that’s Elmer’s boat, is it?” remarked Harry, as he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the tall mast of a rapidly moving craft, that was sweeping down the ice covered tributary of the Conoque, now partly hidden behind a clump of trees, and again passing a fairly open spot.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I think I’ve got the course we want,” he remarked, quietly, as the _Lightning_ bore well in toward the shore, just below the junction of the two rivers.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Harry seemed as cool as though there were nothing at stake.
at the time that
From this reading He had schooled himself to repress his feelings when a great emergency arose, calling for calm judgment, as well as quick action.
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading “Head in so as to be ready to follow after him, whichever way he turns,” advised Paul, his voice betraying signs of excitement; for he had been looking forward to this same meeting for many weeks, and anticipating the pleasures of turning the tables on his boasting rival of long standing.
