used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The banks of a river being for the most part sloping, the river bed is narrower at the bottom than at the top.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The banks of a river being for the most part sloping, the river bed is narrower at the bottom than at the top.
for the reason that
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The banks of a river being for the most part sloping, the river bed is narrower at the bottom than at the top.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The banks of a river being for the most part sloping, the river bed is narrower at the bottom than at the top.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The banks of a river being for the most part sloping, the river bed is narrower at the bottom than at the top.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
don't
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From this reading You don't have to wear glasses to see that.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The banks of a river being for the most part sloping, the river bed is narrower at the bottom than at the top.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
GLAREnounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading You don't have to wear glasses to see that.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You don't have to wear glasses to see that.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
immediately past
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The banks of a river being for the most part sloping, the river bed is narrower at the bottom than at the top.
narroweradjectiveUS /ˈneroʊər/
comparative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading The banks of a river being for the most part sloping, the river bed is narrower at the bottom than at the top.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The banks of a river being for the most part sloping, the river bed is narrower at the bottom than at the top.
Pee-wee
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From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
recedesverbUS /riˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
recessionnounUS /rɪˈseʃən/
the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
SEARCH-LIGHT
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From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You don't have to wear glasses to see that.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading The banks of a river being for the most part sloping, the river bed is narrower at the bottom than at the top.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The banks of a river being for the most part sloping, the river bed is narrower at the bottom than at the top.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You don't have to wear glasses to see that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
a special situation
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading IN THE GLARE OF THE SEARCH-LIGHT Now the tide is a funny thing, especially in a small suburban river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You don't have to wear glasses to see that.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The banks of a river being for the most part sloping, the river bed is narrower at the bottom than at the top.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This has been the settled policy of nature for many centuries, and it was so ordered for the benefit of Pee-wee Harris.
be dressed in
From this reading You don't have to wear glasses to see that.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That is why the tide, as it recedes, runs faster and faster; because during the last hour or two of its recession it flows in narrower confines.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You don't have to wear glasses to see that.
