used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WARY FOE.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
backbonenounUS /ˈbækboʊn/
a central cohesive source of support and stability
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Matt reached the beach without mishap.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
Carl
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From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
chaparralnounUS /ˌʃæpərˈæl/
dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
FOEnounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading A WARY FOE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
Glennie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
Grampusnoun
predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
and nothing more
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Matt reached the beach without mishap.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading Matt reached the beach without mishap.
a particular point in time
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
motoristnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪst/
someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Matt reached the beach without mishap.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
a strong line
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Matt reached the beach without mishap.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
WARYadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading A WARY FOE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Carl was just securing the end of a rope to the iron ring at the stern of the boat, Glennie was half inside the conning tower, and Dick had the rifle across his knees.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
a Caucasian
From this reading Beyond the white stretch of sand grew a chaparral of bushes and low trees, covering the slope which ended at a ridge forming the backbone of the point to the southward.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Matt reached the beach without mishap.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young motorist took his way in this direction, halting at the edge of the brush for a moment to turn and give a reassuring wave to his comrades on the _Grampus_.
