used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WILL was but a few seconds in getting the necessary rope out of the cuddy.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The wretch in the honey pots had evidently no thought that his enemies would attempt his rescue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WILL was but a few seconds in getting the necessary rope out of the cuddy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
power to direct or determine
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
cuddynounUS /ˈkʌdi/
the galley or pantry of a small ship
From this reading WILL was but a few seconds in getting the necessary rope out of the cuddy.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The wretch in the honey pots had evidently no thought that his enemies would attempt his rescue.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The wretch in the honey pots had evidently no thought that his enemies would attempt his rescue.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading WILL was but a few seconds in getting the necessary rope out of the cuddy.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gandy is Rescued from the Honey Pots.
Gandy
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From this reading Gandy is Rescued from the Honey Pots.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading WILL was but a few seconds in getting the necessary rope out of the cuddy.
gloatverbUS /ɡloʊt/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wretch in the honey pots had evidently no thought that his enemies would attempt his rescue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
HoneynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading Gandy is Rescued from the Honey Pots.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WILL was but a few seconds in getting the necessary rope out of the cuddy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gandy is Rescued from the Honey Pots.
immediately past
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
absolutely essential
From this reading WILL was but a few seconds in getting the necessary rope out of the cuddy.
nerved
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From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
not any; not one
From this reading The wretch in the honey pots had evidently no thought that his enemies would attempt his rescue.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WILL was but a few seconds in getting the necessary rope out of the cuddy.
oilyadjectiveUS /ˈɔɪli/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WILL was but a few seconds in getting the necessary rope out of the cuddy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
a course of conduct
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
PotsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Gandy is Rescued from the Honey Pots.
free from harm or evil
From this reading The wretch in the honey pots had evidently no thought that his enemies would attempt his rescue.
RescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Gandy is Rescued from the Honey Pots.
Reube
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From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
a strong line
From this reading WILL was but a few seconds in getting the necessary rope out of the cuddy.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
cut with a saw
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading WILL was but a few seconds in getting the necessary rope out of the cuddy.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wretch in the honey pots had evidently no thought that his enemies would attempt his rescue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gandy is Rescued from the Honey Pots.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The wretch in the honey pots had evidently no thought that his enemies would attempt his rescue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
unmannedadjectiveUS /ənˈmænd/
lacking a crew
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WILL was but a few seconds in getting the necessary rope out of the cuddy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
at the time that
From this reading When he saw them approaching he thought they came to mock him or to gloat over his last agony, and he nerved himself to control the terror which had unmanned him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading WILL was but a few seconds in getting the necessary rope out of the cuddy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, taking an oar with him, he followed Reube as fast as he could run, casting wary eyes at the oily patches which were dotted around his path.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The wretch in the honey pots had evidently no thought that his enemies would attempt his rescue.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading The wretch in the honey pots had evidently no thought that his enemies would attempt his rescue.
