used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading A bamboo fishing rod projected upward over one of the thwarts of the stranger’s canoe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “I judge he’s coming to pay us a visit,” said Grant, starting toward the beach.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading A bamboo fishing rod projected upward over one of the thwarts of the stranger’s canoe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
let have
From this reading “I judge he’s coming to pay us a visit,” said Grant, starting toward the beach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
he's
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From this reading “I judge he’s coming to pay us a visit,” said Grant, starting toward the beach.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I judge he’s coming to pay us a visit,” said Grant, starting toward the beach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading “I judge he’s coming to pay us a visit,” said Grant, starting toward the beach.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
LEAPnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading THE LEGEND OF LOVERS’ LEAP.
LEGENDnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading THE LEGEND OF LOVERS’ LEAP.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
LOVERSnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading THE LEGEND OF LOVERS’ LEAP.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LEGEND OF LOVERS’ LEAP.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A bamboo fishing rod projected upward over one of the thwarts of the stranger’s canoe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A bamboo fishing rod projected upward over one of the thwarts of the stranger’s canoe.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “I judge he’s coming to pay us a visit,” said Grant, starting toward the beach.
a human being
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading A bamboo fishing rod projected upward over one of the thwarts of the stranger’s canoe.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading A bamboo fishing rod projected upward over one of the thwarts of the stranger’s canoe.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I judge he’s coming to pay us a visit,” said Grant, starting toward the beach.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading “I judge he’s coming to pay us a visit,” said Grant, starting toward the beach.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A bamboo fishing rod projected upward over one of the thwarts of the stranger’s canoe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LEGEND OF LOVERS’ LEAP.
thwartsnounUS /θwɔːrts/
plural of “thwart” — a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading A bamboo fishing rod projected upward over one of the thwarts of the stranger’s canoe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “I judge he’s coming to pay us a visit,” said Grant, starting toward the beach.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
directed up
From this reading A bamboo fishing rod projected upward over one of the thwarts of the stranger’s canoe.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I judge he’s coming to pay us a visit,” said Grant, starting toward the beach.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading “I judge he’s coming to pay us a visit,” said Grant, starting toward the beach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An hour or more after dinner, as the boys were lounging about, a canoe containing a single occupant was seen approaching the point.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
which person or people
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
wieldedverbUS /ˈwiːldɪd/
past form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
youngishadjective
somewhat young
From this reading The person who wielded the paddle headed for the sandy beach of the little cove, upon which lay the canoe of the campers, and, as he drew near, he was seen to be a youngish man dressed in khaki.
