used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
Barbara
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From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
billowyadjective
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close under the protecting river-bank sped our light canoes, cutting their way through the gray waters.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
cradled
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From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Close under the protecting river-bank sped our light canoes, cutting their way through the gray waters.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
Felipe
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From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
fringesnounUS /ˈfrɪndʒɪz/
plural of “fringe” — the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Close under the protecting river-bank sped our light canoes, cutting their way through the gray waters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Close under the protecting river-bank sped our light canoes, cutting their way through the gray waters.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
become covered with mist
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
padrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
piraguas
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From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading Close under the protecting river-bank sped our light canoes, cutting their way through the gray waters.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
rain-clouds
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From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
river'snounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
river-bank
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From this reading Close under the protecting river-bank sped our light canoes, cutting their way through the gray waters.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
scarvesnounUS /skɑːrvz/
plural of “scarf” — a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Close under the protecting river-bank sped our light canoes, cutting their way through the gray waters.
not in physical motion
From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
tatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Close under the protecting river-bank sped our light canoes, cutting their way through the gray waters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
topmostadjective
at or nearest to the top
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Close under the protecting river-bank sped our light canoes, cutting their way through the gray waters.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not until the rain-clouds had all passed by that the padre chose to embark.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Close under the protecting river-bank sped our light canoes, cutting their way through the gray waters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Close under the protecting river-bank sped our light canoes, cutting their way through the gray waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
a Caucasian
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was still high, and our frail canoes were roughly cradled on the river's turbulent bosom.
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading The afternoon sky was naught but windy gloom; white clouds rolled over us in billowy folds, and tattered scarves of mist trailed lower still and seemed almost to snare their fringes on the topmost branches of the forest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Padre Felipe, Barbara, and I, with two Indians, filled the smaller of the two piraguas; the other held five Indians and a store of provisions for the journey.
