used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thinking he was about to speak or fire, our two friends drew back and waited for his words.
anew
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The cause of Pat's alarm was immediately manifest to Hezekiah.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
in addition
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Thinking he was about to speak or fire, our two friends drew back and waited for his words.
BOARDINGnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading BOARDING THE FLAT-BOAT.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The cause of Pat's alarm was immediately manifest to Hezekiah.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Thinking he was about to speak or fire, our two friends drew back and waited for his words.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Thinking he was about to speak or fire, our two friends drew back and waited for his words.
FLAT-BOAT
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From this reading BOARDING THE FLAT-BOAT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thinking he was about to speak or fire, our two friends drew back and waited for his words.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Thinking he was about to speak or fire, our two friends drew back and waited for his words.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
Hezekiahnoun
(Old Testament) king of Judah who abolished idolatry (715-687 BC)
From this reading The cause of Pat's alarm was immediately manifest to Hezekiah.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The cause of Pat's alarm was immediately manifest to Hezekiah.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading The cause of Pat's alarm was immediately manifest to Hezekiah.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cause of Pat's alarm was immediately manifest to Hezekiah.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thinking he was about to speak or fire, our two friends drew back and waited for his words.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Thinking he was about to speak or fire, our two friends drew back and waited for his words.
Pat'snounUS /pæts/
possessive form of “pat” — the sound made by a gentle blow
From this reading The cause of Pat's alarm was immediately manifest to Hezekiah.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
express in speech
From this reading Thinking he was about to speak or fire, our two friends drew back and waited for his words.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOARDING THE FLAT-BOAT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Thinking he was about to speak or fire, our two friends drew back and waited for his words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cause of Pat's alarm was immediately manifest to Hezekiah.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thinking he was about to speak or fire, our two friends drew back and waited for his words.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading To their surprise, however, his head almost immediately disappeared, and their most urgent calls and entreaties could not induce him to show himself again.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Thinking he was about to speak or fire, our two friends drew back and waited for his words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cause of Pat's alarm was immediately manifest to Hezekiah.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The head and shoulders of a man were visible on the flat-boat, as was also the muzzle of a rifle he held in his hand.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Thinking he was about to speak or fire, our two friends drew back and waited for his words.
