used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
admonishedverbUS /ədˈmɑːnɪʃt/
past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SNAGGED AND SUNK.
animateverbUS /ˈænəmət/
heighten or intensify
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Kingfishers were objects of especial dislike.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Kingfishers were objects of especial dislike.
opinion or judgment
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
HAVINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
hissverbUS /hɪs/
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
inanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
jaynounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
Joe
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From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
kingfishernounUS /ˈkɪŋfɪʃər/
nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
KingfishersnounUS /ˈkɪŋfɪʃərz/
plural of “kingfisher” — nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish
From this reading Kingfishers were objects of especial dislike.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
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 After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
in motion
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
not any; not one
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
piraticaladjective
characteristic of pirates
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
a full supply
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
with speed
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
roversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
Identical; not different.
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
skiffnounUS /skɪf/
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
SNAGGEDverbUS /snæɡd/
inflected form of “snag” — catch on a snag
From this reading SNAGGED AND SUNK.
SUNKadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading SNAGGED AND SUNK.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
thievingnounUS /ˈθiːvɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
Wayring
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From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HAVING plenty of time at their disposal, Joe Wayring and his friends were in no particular hurry to reach Indian Lake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading If a thieving crow, a murderous blue jay, or a piratical kingfisher showed himself within range, the sharp hiss of an arrow admonished him that there were enemies close at hand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After they entered the river they kept the skiff moving rapidly, but at the same time they did not neglect to keep their eyes open for “rovers”—that is, any objects, animate or inanimate, that would give them an opportunity to try their skill with their long bows.
