used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
put or send forth
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
the first light of day
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
DAY'SnounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
at any time
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
grass-land
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From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
How
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From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
maelstromnounUS /ˈmeɪl.strɒm/
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river; a state of confused turmoil.
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
march in a procession
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
nipverbUS /nɪp/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
others
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From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
plankingnounUS /ˈplæŋkɪŋ/
planks collectively; a quantity of planks
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
move an implement through
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
moving very fast
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cruel rent in the solid planking was such as to afford little hope of our ever being able to repair it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading How the accident occurred I did not rightly comprehend, but we had been cast ashore on the western bank of that swift maelstrom.
in or at the place that
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before the others were aroused I examined the boat, which rested high in the mud where we had heaved it the evening previous.
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
a Caucasian
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A HARD DAY'S MARCH The dawn came with rosy promise of a fair day, a frost lying white over the grass-land, sufficient nip in the air to stir the blood.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading In the light of dawn, I gazed forth upon the whirlpool extending between the rock against which we had struck and the bank where I stood, in speechless wonder at the miracle of our rescue.
