used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GILDER AND HIS RUDE RECEPTION.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
deem to be
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
one or the other of two
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
GILDERnounUS /ˈɡɪldər/
someone whose occupation is to apply an overlay of gold or gilt
From this reading GILDER AND HIS RUDE RECEPTION.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GILDER AND HIS RUDE RECEPTION.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
engage in
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
absolutely essential
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
with speed
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
RECEPTIONnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading GILDER AND HIS RUDE RECEPTION.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading GILDER AND HIS RUDE RECEPTION.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
not in physical motion
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
carry out
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After emerging from the "shanty," it did not take the solitary occupant of the raft long to discover the nature of his new predicament.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It did not take him long to make up his mind that this was a case in which assistance was absolutely necessary, and that he must either wait for it to come to him or go in search of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The water was sufficiently clear for him to make out an indistinct outline of the rock on which the raft was hung, and as the rain was still falling, he quickly regained the shelter of the "shanty," there to consider the situation.
