adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When she saw it, she trembled with the instinct that it brought her intelligence.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
dingey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
evokeverbUS /ɪˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading When she saw it, she trembled with the instinct that it brought her intelligence.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading When she saw it, she trembled with the instinct that it brought her intelligence.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she saw it, she trembled with the instinct that it brought her intelligence.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
motionlessadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊʃənləs/
not in physical motion
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
pilot-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading When she saw it, she trembled with the instinct that it brought her intelligence.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
tidenounUS /taɪd/
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
torpornounUS /ˈtɔːrpər/
a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
trembledverbUS /ˈtrembəld/
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading When she saw it, she trembled with the instinct that it brought her intelligence.
two-oared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When she saw it, she trembled with the instinct that it brought her intelligence.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was so lost in this occupation that she did not see that a pilot-boat nearly abreast of the cove had put out a two-oared gig, which was pulling quickly for the rocks.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Her first wild impulse was to run to the cove, for the little dingey always moored there, and to desperately attempt to overtake him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the swift consciousness of its impossibility was followed by a dull, bewildering torpor, that kept her motionless, helplessly following the vessel with straining eyes, as if they could evoke some response from its decks.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was right; it was a brief note from her husband, informing her that he had been hurriedly dispatched on a short sea cruise; that in order to catch the tide he had not time to go ashore at the bluff, but he would explain everything on his return.
