used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although stranded upon the beach, it was in perfect order and had suffered in no way from the storm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Although stranded upon the beach, it was in perfect order and had suffered in no way from the storm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
Bilbil
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From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Inga stood for some moments gazing upon the handsome craft and wondering where it could have come from.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Inga stood for some moments gazing upon the handsome craft and wondering where it could have come from.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Inga stood for some moments gazing upon the handsome craft and wondering where it could have come from.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "It is the boat, Bilbil!" he cried joyfully, and running down to it he found it was, indeed, a large and roomy boat.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "It is the boat, Bilbil!" he cried joyfully, and running down to it he found it was, indeed, a large and roomy boat.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
set up or found
From this reading "It is the boat, Bilbil!" he cried joyfully, and running down to it he found it was, indeed, a large and roomy boat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although stranded upon the beach, it was in perfect order and had suffered in no way from the storm.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Inga stood for some moments gazing upon the handsome craft and wondering where it could have come from.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Inga stood for some moments gazing upon the handsome craft and wondering where it could have come from.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Inga stood for some moments gazing upon the handsome craft and wondering where it could have come from.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "It is the boat, Bilbil!" he cried joyfully, and running down to it he found it was, indeed, a large and roomy boat.
InganounUS /ˈiːŋɡə/
any tree or shrub of the genus Inga having pinnate leaves and showy usually white flowers; cultivated as ornamentals
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the boat, Bilbil!" he cried joyfully, and running down to it he found it was, indeed, a large and roomy boat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading "It is the boat, Bilbil!" he cried joyfully, and running down to it he found it was, indeed, a large and roomy boat.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It is the boat, Bilbil!" he cried joyfully, and running down to it he found it was, indeed, a large and roomy boat.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Inga stood for some moments gazing upon the handsome craft and wondering where it could have come from.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
not any; not one
From this reading Although stranded upon the beach, it was in perfect order and had suffered in no way from the storm.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Although stranded upon the beach, it was in perfect order and had suffered in no way from the storm.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Although stranded upon the beach, it was in perfect order and had suffered in no way from the storm.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading "It is the boat, Bilbil!" he cried joyfully, and running down to it he found it was, indeed, a large and roomy boat.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "It is the boat, Bilbil!" he cried joyfully, and running down to it he found it was, indeed, a large and roomy boat.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Inga stood for some moments gazing upon the handsome craft and wondering where it could have come from.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Inga stood for some moments gazing upon the handsome craft and wondering where it could have come from.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Although stranded upon the beach, it was in perfect order and had suffered in no way from the storm.
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading Although stranded upon the beach, it was in perfect order and had suffered in no way from the storm.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Although stranded upon the beach, it was in perfect order and had suffered in no way from the storm.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is the boat, Bilbil!" he cried joyfully, and running down to it he found it was, indeed, a large and roomy boat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Although stranded upon the beach, it was in perfect order and had suffered in no way from the storm.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — 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 Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although stranded upon the beach, it was in perfect order and had suffered in no way from the storm.
in or at the place that
From this reading Inga stood for some moments gazing upon the handsome craft and wondering where it could have come from.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
a Caucasian
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Prince Inga was up with the sun and, accompanied by Bilbil, began walking along the shore in search of the boat which the White Pearl had promised him.
showing curiosity
From this reading Inga stood for some moments gazing upon the handsome craft and wondering where it could have come from.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Never for an instant did he doubt that he would find it and before he had walked any great distance a dark object at the water's edge caught his eye.
