used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
Akyah
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From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad, indeed, to see you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As it approached, Stanley recognized his uncle sitting in the stern.
Aracan
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From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, uncle, how are you?" he called out, as the boat approached the side.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it approached, Stanley recognized his uncle sitting in the stern.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Well, uncle, how are you?" he called out, as the boat approached the side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Well, uncle, how are you?" he called out, as the boat approached the side.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad, indeed, to see you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, uncle, how are you?" he called out, as the boat approached the side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As it approached, Stanley recognized his uncle sitting in the stern.
how
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From this reading "Well, uncle, how are you?" he called out, as the boat approached the side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am glad, indeed, to see you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As it approached, Stanley recognized his uncle sitting in the stern.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I am glad, indeed, to see you.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What, is it you, Stanley?
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it approached, Stanley recognized his uncle sitting in the stern.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading As it approached, Stanley recognized his uncle sitting in the stern.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am glad, indeed, to see you.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Well, uncle, how are you?" he called out, as the boat approached the side.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading As it approached, Stanley recognized his uncle sitting in the stern.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading As it approached, Stanley recognized his uncle sitting in the stern.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading As it approached, Stanley recognized his uncle sitting in the stern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading As it approached, Stanley recognized his uncle sitting in the stern.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, uncle, how are you?" he called out, as the boat approached the side.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, is it you, Stanley?
at the time that
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the Aracan river, a canoe was seen coming out from Akyah--a town situated at the entrance to the principal of the several channels by which the river makes its way, through a number of sand banks and islands, into the sea.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, uncle, how are you?" he called out, as the boat approached the side.
