used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PITCHED BATTLE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
in the past
From this reading “I was looking for a sloop that capsized on the lake a couple of days ago,” I returned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
Andy
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From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
react verbally
From this reading “I say, what do you want here?” he repeated, seeing that I did not answer him.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A PITCHED BATTLE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
capsizedverbUS /ˈkæpsaɪzd/
past form of “capsize” — overturn accidentally
From this reading “I was looking for a sloop that capsized on the lake a couple of days ago,” I returned.
Carney
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From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading “I was looking for a sloop that capsized on the lake a couple of days ago,” I returned.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “I was looking for a sloop that capsized on the lake a couple of days ago,” I returned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I say, what do you want here?” he repeated, seeing that I did not answer him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I say, what do you want here?” he repeated, seeing that I did not answer him.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I say, what do you want here?” he repeated, seeing that I did not answer him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
infestedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfestɪd/
past form of “infest” — invade in great numbers
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “I was looking for a sloop that capsized on the lake a couple of days ago,” I returned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
a particular point in time
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I say, what do you want here?” he repeated, seeing that I did not answer him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I was looking for a sloop that capsized on the lake a couple of days ago,” I returned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
PITCHEDadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading A PITCHED BATTLE.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
recurring again and again
From this reading “I say, what do you want here?” he repeated, seeing that I did not answer him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “I was looking for a sloop that capsized on the lake a couple of days ago,” I returned.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
express in words
From this reading “I say, what do you want here?” he repeated, seeing that I did not answer him.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “I say, what do you want here?” he repeated, seeing that I did not answer him.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading “I was looking for a sloop that capsized on the lake a couple of days ago,” I returned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
not in physical motion
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
toughestadjectiveUS /ˈtʌfəst/
superlative of “tough” — not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But if the meeting was unexpected for me, it was equally so for him, for after hailing me he stood still for a moment; and in that space of time I had a chance to recover.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I say, what do you want here?” he repeated, seeing that I did not answer him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I say, what do you want here?” he repeated, seeing that I did not answer him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was astonished to find myself face to face with Andy Carney, whom I knew to be one of the toughest characters that infested the north shore of Rock Island Lake.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I say, what do you want here?” he repeated, seeing that I did not answer him.
