used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The kidnappers were not a moment too soon.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Scrambling on to the jetty, he filled the air with his cries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Figures were pouring out, some in their night attire, others pulling on their coats as they ran.
Azito
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From this reading While Azito paddled the boat towards the canal, Will looked back towards the house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading While Azito paddled the boat towards the canal, Will looked back towards the house.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading While Azito paddled the boat towards the canal, Will looked back towards the house.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading While Azito paddled the boat towards the canal, Will looked back towards the house.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Figures were pouring out, some in their night attire, others pulling on their coats as they ran.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Scrambling on to the jetty, he filled the air with his cries.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Figures were pouring out, some in their night attire, others pulling on their coats as they ran.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Scrambling on to the jetty, he filled the air with his cries.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
half-drowned
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From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Scrambling on to the jetty, he filled the air with his cries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scrambling on to the jetty, he filled the air with his cries.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While Azito paddled the boat towards the canal, Will looked back towards the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Figures were pouring out, some in their night attire, others pulling on their coats as they ran.
jettynounUS /ˈdʒeti/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading Scrambling on to the jetty, he filled the air with his cries.
and nothing more
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
kidnappersnounUS /ˈkɪdnæpərz/
plural of “kidnapper” — someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
From this reading The kidnappers were not a moment too soon.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While Azito paddled the boat towards the canal, Will looked back towards the house.
a particular point in time
From this reading The kidnappers were not a moment too soon.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Figures were pouring out, some in their night attire, others pulling on their coats as they ran.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The kidnappers were not a moment too soon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Scrambling on to the jetty, he filled the air with his cries.
others
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From this reading Figures were pouring out, some in their night attire, others pulling on their coats as they ran.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Figures were pouring out, some in their night attire, others pulling on their coats as they ran.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading While Azito paddled the boat towards the canal, Will looked back towards the house.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Figures were pouring out, some in their night attire, others pulling on their coats as they ran.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Figures were pouring out, some in their night attire, others pulling on their coats as they ran.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Figures were pouring out, some in their night attire, others pulling on their coats as they ran.
ScramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading Scrambling on to the jetty, he filled the air with his cries.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Figures were pouring out, some in their night attire, others pulling on their coats as they ran.
in the near future
From this reading The kidnappers were not a moment too soon.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The kidnappers were not a moment too soon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Figures were pouring out, some in their night attire, others pulling on their coats as they ran.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Figures were pouring out, some in their night attire, others pulling on their coats as they ran.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scrambling on to the jetty, he filled the air with his cries.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The kidnappers were not a moment too soon.
in the direction of
From this reading While Azito paddled the boat towards the canal, Will looked back towards the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The kidnappers were not a moment too soon.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Azito paddled the boat towards the canal, Will looked back towards the house.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading While Azito paddled the boat towards the canal, Will looked back towards the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Scrambling on to the jetty, he filled the air with his cries.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The sentry, dazed and half-drowned, struggled from the muddy bottom of the lake just as the yacht put off.
