used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
BlissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
bouldernounUS /ˈboʊldər/
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
lacking funds
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Trix Davenport steered well out from the dangerous shallows.
DavenportnounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrt/
a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
From this reading Trix Davenport steered well out from the dangerous shallows.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
Fielding's
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From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were well off shore, for near the island the water was shallow and there were rocks.
freshmennounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Trix Davenport steered well out from the dangerous shallows.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
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 These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
without good reason
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They were well off shore, for near the island the water was shallow and there were rocks.
not one, and not any
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were well off shore, for near the island the water was shallow and there were rocks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Trix Davenport steered well out from the dangerous shallows.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading They were well off shore, for near the island the water was shallow and there were rocks.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
scrapingnounUS /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/
(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading They were well off shore, for near the island the water was shallow and there were rocks.
shallows
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From this reading Trix Davenport steered well out from the dangerous shallows.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading They were well off shore, for near the island the water was shallow and there were rocks.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
squallverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Trix Davenport steered well out from the dangerous shallows.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
Trix
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Trix Davenport steered well out from the dangerous shallows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
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 Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading TREASURE HUNTING The freshmen shell was well around the end of Bliss Island and behind it, before the squall broke.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pulling into the rising gale as they were and the water being always a little rough here, at first none of Ruth Fielding's associates in the craft realized that there was the least danger.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading These rowing shells are made so lightly that a mere scraping of the keel over a sunken boulder would probably completely wreck the craft, and well the girls knew this.
