used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
anew
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
(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 I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading I knew they had identified me, and I was glad to see Ben Gibson standing on the rail and yelling to me.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
dunnage-bag
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
GibsonnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading I knew they had identified me, and I was glad to see Ben Gibson standing on the rail and yelling to me.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I knew they had identified me, and I was glad to see Ben Gibson standing on the rail and yelling to me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I knew they had identified me, and I was glad to see Ben Gibson standing on the rail and yelling to me.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading I knew they had identified me, and I was glad to see Ben Gibson standing on the rail and yelling to me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
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 I knew they had identified me, and I was glad to see Ben Gibson standing on the rail and yelling to me.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I knew they had identified me, and I was glad to see Ben Gibson standing on the rail and yelling to me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
and nothing more
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
Patagonians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
Pedro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
a human being
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading I knew they had identified me, and I was glad to see Ben Gibson standing on the rail and yelling to me.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
a strong line
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
cut with a saw
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I knew they had identified me, and I was glad to see Ben Gibson standing on the rail and yelling to me.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
the season of growth
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
having a supporting base
From this reading I knew they had identified me, and I was glad to see Ben Gibson standing on the rail and yelling to me.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
propel through the air
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
bound or secured closely
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the old bark swung down toward us I saw several figures spring into the lower rigging, and by and by their hands waved to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I knew they had identified me, and I was glad to see Ben Gibson standing on the rail and yelling to me.
waterproofadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/
not permitting the passage of water
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I gave each of the Patagonians a dollar and Pedro two, shook hands with them all, slung my rifle over my shoulder, hooked one arm through my dunnage-bag (which was fortunately waterproof) and stood ready to seize the rope which was flung me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I spoke again to the mate of the Sea Spell and he said he could bring the canoe in close to the bark if they would throw me a rope.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading IN WHICH I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SURPRISED I yelled to Pedro and then sprang up, tied a handkerchief to an oar and waved it frantically.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading I knew they had identified me, and I was glad to see Ben Gibson standing on the rail and yelling to me.
