used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Presently one of the savages motioned for his supposed deaf and dumb comrade to take a seat in the stern of the canoe, which he accordingly did with a jump.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
capered
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From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The captives were then placed on the seat next to him, facing the same way.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Presently one of the savages motioned for his supposed deaf and dumb comrade to take a seat in the stern of the canoe, which he accordingly did with a jump.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The captives were then placed on the seat next to him, facing the same way.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
FlickverbUS /flɪk/
flash intermittently
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
Irishman's
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From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Presently one of the savages motioned for his supposed deaf and dumb comrade to take a seat in the stern of the canoe, which he accordingly did with a jump.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
the force of workers available
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Presently one of the savages motioned for his supposed deaf and dumb comrade to take a seat in the stern of the canoe, which he accordingly did with a jump.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The captives were then placed on the seat next to him, facing the same way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
O'Flynn
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From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently one of the savages motioned for his supposed deaf and dumb comrade to take a seat in the stern of the canoe, which he accordingly did with a jump.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Presently one of the savages motioned for his supposed deaf and dumb comrade to take a seat in the stern of the canoe, which he accordingly did with a jump.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two of the savages with tomahawks seated themselves facing the captives, while the other two took up the paddles.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading Two of the savages with tomahawks seated themselves facing the captives, while the other two took up the paddles.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The captives were then placed on the seat next to him, facing the same way.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
in the near future
From this reading Presently one of the savages motioned for his supposed deaf and dumb comrade to take a seat in the stern of the canoe, which he accordingly did with a jump.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The captives were then placed on the seat next to him, facing the same way.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Presently one of the savages motioned for his supposed deaf and dumb comrade to take a seat in the stern of the canoe, which he accordingly did with a jump.
cut with a saw
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Presently one of the savages motioned for his supposed deaf and dumb comrade to take a seat in the stern of the canoe, which he accordingly did with a jump.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Two of the savages with tomahawks seated themselves facing the captives, while the other two took up the paddles.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Presently one of the savages motioned for his supposed deaf and dumb comrade to take a seat in the stern of the canoe, which he accordingly did with a jump.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
required or under orders
From this reading Presently one of the savages motioned for his supposed deaf and dumb comrade to take a seat in the stern of the canoe, which he accordingly did with a jump.
carry out
From this reading Presently one of the savages motioned for his supposed deaf and dumb comrade to take a seat in the stern of the canoe, which he accordingly did with a jump.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Two of the savages with tomahawks seated themselves facing the captives, while the other two took up the paddles.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The captives were then placed on the seat next to him, facing the same way.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
tomahawksnounUS /ˈtɑːməhɔːks/
plural of “tomahawk” — weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading Two of the savages with tomahawks seated themselves facing the captives, while the other two took up the paddles.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Two of the savages with tomahawks seated themselves facing the captives, while the other two took up the paddles.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two of the savages with tomahawks seated themselves facing the captives, while the other two took up the paddles.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The captives were then placed on the seat next to him, facing the same way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The captives were then placed on the seat next to him, facing the same way.
at the time that
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Frank and Walter’s captors advanced toward the canoe in which Flick O’Flynn sat, and great was the Irishman’s relief when he saw that they did not penetrate his disguise.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Two of the savages with tomahawks seated themselves facing the captives, while the other two took up the paddles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Presently one of the savages motioned for his supposed deaf and dumb comrade to take a seat in the stern of the canoe, which he accordingly did with a jump.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For several moments the deaf and dumb Indian capered around the two young men, hoping to give them a signal, but unfortunately for him, in cutting these pranks, Walter gave him a kick in the stomach that fairly doubled him on the beach.
