used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
a quantity of money
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading "You are hurt!" she exclaimed, her lips white with apprehension.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are hurt!" she exclaimed, her lips white with apprehension.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading WE CHANGE OUR COURSE My attempt to recross the river proved difficult.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading WE CHANGE OUR COURSE My attempt to recross the river proved difficult.
unvarying in nature
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading WE CHANGE OUR COURSE My attempt to recross the river proved difficult.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading WE CHANGE OUR COURSE My attempt to recross the river proved difficult.
discoloring
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From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
doubletnoun
a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You are hurt!" she exclaimed, her lips white with apprehension.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
be the source of pain
From this reading "You are hurt!" she exclaimed, her lips white with apprehension.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "You are hurt!" she exclaimed, her lips white with apprehension.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WE CHANGE OUR COURSE My attempt to recross the river proved difficult.
nerved
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From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
not any; not one
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE CHANGE OUR COURSE My attempt to recross the river proved difficult.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
established beyond doubt
From this reading WE CHANGE OUR COURSE My attempt to recross the river proved difficult.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
recross
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From this reading WE CHANGE OUR COURSE My attempt to recross the river proved difficult.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading WE CHANGE OUR COURSE My attempt to recross the river proved difficult.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are hurt!" she exclaimed, her lips white with apprehension.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
stainsnounUS /steɪnz/
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
having a supporting base
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
stiffenedverbUS /ˈstɪfənd/
past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE CHANGE OUR COURSE My attempt to recross the river proved difficult.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE CHANGE OUR COURSE My attempt to recross the river proved difficult.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before I could arise to my feet Madame was standing beside the dripping prow, her great eyes staring at the blood stains discoloring my doublet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE CHANGE OUR COURSE My attempt to recross the river proved difficult.
weakeningnounUS /ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
becoming weaker
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
a Caucasian
From this reading "You are hurt!" she exclaimed, her lips white with apprehension.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You are hurt!" she exclaimed, her lips white with apprehension.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading I had lost no small amount of blood from my wound, which, besides weakening me, had so stiffened my right shoulder as to render any strain upon the oars a constant pain.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the excitement nerved me to the effort, and, crushing down weakness by sheer force of will, I drove the heavy boat straight through the low, overhanging bushes on to the soft mud of the bank.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are hurt!" she exclaimed, her lips white with apprehension.
