used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
arousingverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I begin to see what happened.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But I think this is the beginning of the end.”
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I think this is the beginning of the end.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He walked up to the clerk’s desk in the hotel.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He walked up to the clerk’s desk in the hotel.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But I think this is the beginning of the end.”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “I begin to see what happened.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I begin to see what happened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I think this is the beginning of the end.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
Larry
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From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
go away from a place
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I begin to see what happened.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A HAPPY MOTHER--CONCLUSION “And so they came ashore in a small boat,” mused Larry, as he neared the hotel.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But I think this is the beginning of the end.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But I think this is the beginning of the end.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I begin to see what happened.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He walked up to the clerk’s desk in the hotel.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked up to the clerk’s desk in the hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Either their machinery gave out, and they had to leave their craft, or they were afraid to land in her, for fear of arousing suspicion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I begin to see what happened.
