used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neither of us said a word as we settled ourselves into the canoe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Neither of us said a word as we settled ourselves into the canoe.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Captain Brack’ll be glad to see you.”
Brack'll
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From this reading “Captain Brack’ll be glad to see you.”
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Neither of us said a word as we settled ourselves into the canoe.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Captain Brack’ll be glad to see you.”
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
Chanler's
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From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
a state at a particular time
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Captain Brack’ll be glad to see you.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Pleasant trip,” he said sarcastically.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Neither of us said a word as we settled ourselves into the canoe.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of us said a word as we settled ourselves into the canoe.
not any; not one
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither of us said a word as we settled ourselves into the canoe.
and nothing more
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Neither of us said a word as we settled ourselves into the canoe.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “Pleasant trip,” he said sarcastically.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Pleasant trip,” he said sarcastically.
sarcasticallyadverbUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪkli/
in a sarcastic manner
From this reading “Pleasant trip,” he said sarcastically.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Captain Brack’ll be glad to see you.”
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Neither of us said a word as we settled ourselves into the canoe.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neither of us said a word as we settled ourselves into the canoe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Captain Brack’ll be glad to see you.”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “Pleasant trip,” he said sarcastically.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neither of us said a word as we settled ourselves into the canoe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Neither of us said a word as we settled ourselves into the canoe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
in the company of; together with
From this reading George was angry with me for causing him to go, and I was eager only to reach the mine and Miss Baldwin and the captain.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Neither of us said a word as we settled ourselves into the canoe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I hoped—no, I felt confident—that Chanler’s appearance in his present condition would solve the most delicate and dangerous phase of the problem confronting us, which was a safe return of Miss Baldwin to civilization.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Captain Brack’ll be glad to see you.”
