used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another shot, and the negro next him fell sprawling with his arms over the bulwark.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Another shot, and the negro next him fell sprawling with his arms over the bulwark.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that moment, two other negroes emerged from the cabin hatchway, half dragging and half carrying a woman.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading She was struggling bravely, but in vain.
bulwarknounUS /ˈbʊlwərk/
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading Another shot, and the negro next him fell sprawling with his arms over the bulwark.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was struggling bravely, but in vain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading At that moment, two other negroes emerged from the cabin hatchway, half dragging and half carrying a woman.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At that moment, two other negroes emerged from the cabin hatchway, half dragging and half carrying a woman.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading At that moment, two other negroes emerged from the cabin hatchway, half dragging and half carrying a woman.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading At that moment, two other negroes emerged from the cabin hatchway, half dragging and half carrying a woman.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Another shot, and the negro next him fell sprawling with his arms over the bulwark.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading At that moment, two other negroes emerged from the cabin hatchway, half dragging and half carrying a woman.
hatchwaynoun
an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship
From this reading At that moment, two other negroes emerged from the cabin hatchway, half dragging and half carrying a woman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Another shot, and the negro next him fell sprawling with his arms over the bulwark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Another shot, and the negro next him fell sprawling with his arms over the bulwark.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
levelledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
inflected form of “level” — aim at
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
a particular point in time
From this reading At that moment, two other negroes emerged from the cabin hatchway, half dragging and half carrying a woman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Another shot, and the negro next him fell sprawling with his arms over the bulwark.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Another shot, and the negro next him fell sprawling with his arms over the bulwark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At that moment, two other negroes emerged from the cabin hatchway, half dragging and half carrying a woman.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
a person who is being chased
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
precisely, exactly
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was struggling bravely, but in vain.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
sprawlingnounUS /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
From this reading Another shot, and the negro next him fell sprawling with his arms over the bulwark.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading She was struggling bravely, but in vain.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that moment, two other negroes emerged from the cabin hatchway, half dragging and half carrying a woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At that moment, two other negroes emerged from the cabin hatchway, half dragging and half carrying a woman.
two-masted
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From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She was struggling bravely, but in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was struggling bravely, but in vain.
in or at the place that
From this reading As I looked, a shot rang out, from my right, where I could not see, and one of the negroes rolled over.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Action._ I had seen, close in shore, a two-masted schooner under full sail sweeping by, as if pursued, and three negroes kneeling on deck, with levelled rifles.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At that moment, two other negroes emerged from the cabin hatchway, half dragging and half carrying a woman.
