used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
cork-blackened
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From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
Denbigh
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From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In that short distance the outlines of the _Myra_ looked vague and distorted in the eddying vapour.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading In that short distance the outlines of the _Myra_ looked vague and distorted in the eddying vapour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
dullyadverb
without liveliness
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
eddying
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From this reading In that short distance the outlines of the _Myra_ looked vague and distorted in the eddying vapour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
how
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From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that short distance the outlines of the _Myra_ looked vague and distorted in the eddying vapour.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In that short distance the outlines of the _Myra_ looked vague and distorted in the eddying vapour.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
become covered with mist
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
Myra
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From this reading In that short distance the outlines of the _Myra_ looked vague and distorted in the eddying vapour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
O'HaranounUS /oʊˈherə/
United States writer (1905-1970)
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In that short distance the outlines of the _Myra_ looked vague and distorted in the eddying vapour.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading In that short distance the outlines of the _Myra_ looked vague and distorted in the eddying vapour.
PerilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In that short distance the outlines of the _Myra_ looked vague and distorted in the eddying vapour.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
swimmersnounUS /ˈswɪmərz/
plural of “swimmer” — a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
carry out
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that short distance the outlines of the _Myra_ looked vague and distorted in the eddying vapour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In that short distance the outlines of the _Myra_ looked vague and distorted in the eddying vapour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
treadingverbUS /ˈtredɪŋ/
-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
turgidadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/
ostentatiously lofty in style
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A dozen strokes more and the two officers were in the midst of a sluggish, turgid stream, their horizon bounded by banks of mist.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading In that short distance the outlines of the _Myra_ looked vague and distorted in the eddying vapour.
vapournoun
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading In that short distance the outlines of the _Myra_ looked vague and distorted in the eddying vapour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
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 A Perilous Journey Twenty slow, deliberate, and powerful strokes did Denbigh take, then, treading water, he turned his head to see how his companion was progressing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
which person or people
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Were it not for the moon, that shone dully through the haze, all sense of direction would have been lost.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Already the swimmers were practically safe from observation, since O'Hara, who was barely three yards away, looked indistinct in his cork-blackened disguise.
