used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But he had something more serious to think about.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading His purpose was to rase the wall, and hurl into the pool the stones of which it was built.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had something more serious to think about.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading In the daylight John confirmed his overnight examination of the fort.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading In the daylight John confirmed his overnight examination of the fort.
deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/
hold back to a later time
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading In the daylight John confirmed his overnight examination of the fort.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading In the daylight John confirmed his overnight examination of the fort.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had something more serious to think about.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the daylight John confirmed his overnight examination of the fort.
hurlverbUS /hɜːrl/
throw forcefully
From this reading His purpose was to rase the wall, and hurl into the pool the stones of which it was built.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the daylight John confirmed his overnight examination of the fort.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His purpose was to rase the wall, and hurl into the pool the stones of which it was built.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His purpose was to rase the wall, and hurl into the pool the stones of which it was built.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In the daylight John confirmed his overnight examination of the fort.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
the force of workers available
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he had something more serious to think about.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
not any; not one
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the daylight John confirmed his overnight examination of the fort.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading In the daylight John confirmed his overnight examination of the fort.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His purpose was to rase the wall, and hurl into the pool the stones of which it was built.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
raseverbUS /reɪz/
tear down so as to make flat with the ground
From this reading His purpose was to rase the wall, and hurl into the pool the stones of which it was built.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading But he had something more serious to think about.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But he had something more serious to think about.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading His purpose was to rase the wall, and hurl into the pool the stones of which it was built.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the daylight John confirmed his overnight examination of the fort.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After their night’s rest the men were less fatigued than he had expected, so he saw no reason to defer the destruction of the fort.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But he had something more serious to think about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading His purpose was to rase the wall, and hurl into the pool the stones of which it was built.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His purpose was to rase the wall, and hurl into the pool the stones of which it was built.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His purpose was to rase the wall, and hurl into the pool the stones of which it was built.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He saw now that there were rapids at both ends of the pool, and sighed for leisure to do a little fishing, guessing that such a river would provide good sport.
