used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There were three of us and two native boys and we thought we were being very daring and reckless, coasting down the China Sea in a fifty-footer.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There were three of us and two native boys and we thought we were being very daring and reckless, coasting down the China Sea in a fifty-footer.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading There were three of us and two native boys and we thought we were being very daring and reckless, coasting down the China Sea in a fifty-footer.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading There were three of us and two native boys and we thought we were being very daring and reckless, coasting down the China Sea in a fifty-footer.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The miracle continued.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading There were three of us and two native boys and we thought we were being very daring and reckless, coasting down the China Sea in a fifty-footer.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading So we on the _Shikar_--most promising name for a devilish slow and unexciting tub--tacked in.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There were three of us and two native boys and we thought we were being very daring and reckless, coasting down the China Sea in a fifty-footer.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
etc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
fifty-footer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were three of us and two native boys and we thought we were being very daring and reckless, coasting down the China Sea in a fifty-footer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So we on the _Shikar_--most promising name for a devilish slow and unexciting tub--tacked in.
GristnounUS /ɡrɪst/
grain intended to be or that has been ground
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
LEINSTER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
mangrovenounUS /ˈmænɡroʊv/
a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading The miracle continued.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
used to form the superlative
From this reading So we on the _Shikar_--most promising name for a devilish slow and unexciting tub--tacked in.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
MURRAYnounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So we on the _Shikar_--most promising name for a devilish slow and unexciting tub--tacked in.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading There were three of us and two native boys and we thought we were being very daring and reckless, coasting down the China Sea in a fifty-footer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading So we on the _Shikar_--most promising name for a devilish slow and unexciting tub--tacked in.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading There were three of us and two native boys and we thought we were being very daring and reckless, coasting down the China Sea in a fifty-footer.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
SagebrushnounUS /ˈseɪdʒbrʌʃ/
any of several North American composite subshrubs of the genera Artemis or Seriphidium
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
Shikar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So we on the _Shikar_--most promising name for a devilish slow and unexciting tub--tacked in.
SlingsnounUS /slɪŋz/
plural of “sling” — a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading So we on the _Shikar_--most promising name for a devilish slow and unexciting tub--tacked in.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So we on the _Shikar_--most promising name for a devilish slow and unexciting tub--tacked in.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
swampsnounUS /swɑːmps/
plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
tackedverbUS /tækt/
past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks
From this reading So we on the _Shikar_--most promising name for a devilish slow and unexciting tub--tacked in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
in or at that place or location
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There were three of us and two native boys and we thought we were being very daring and reckless, coasting down the China Sea in a fifty-footer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were three of us and two native boys and we thought we were being very daring and reckless, coasting down the China Sea in a fifty-footer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading So we on the _Shikar_--most promising name for a devilish slow and unexciting tub--tacked in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
unexcitingadjectiveUS /ənɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
not stimulating
From this reading So we on the _Shikar_--most promising name for a devilish slow and unexciting tub--tacked in.
unvariedadjective
lacking variety
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were three of us and two native boys and we thought we were being very daring and reckless, coasting down the China Sea in a fifty-footer.
precisely as stated
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So we on the _Shikar_--most promising name for a devilish slow and unexciting tub--tacked in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were three of us and two native boys and we thought we were being very daring and reckless, coasting down the China Sea in a fifty-footer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading by MURRAY LEINSTER Author of “Sagebrush Slings the Bull,” “Grist,” etc. Quite miraculously, there was an opening in the mangrove swamps and what looked like a river or harbor beyond.
at the time that
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Such things are not to be expected when you have been very much bored by two days of unvaried contemplation of mangrove swamps on the one hand, and totally empty sea on the other.
