used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
in addition
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading It was now blowing a gale, so that it required the most incredible exertions to trim his uncouth vessel to the waves.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading It was now blowing a gale, so that it required the most incredible exertions to trim his uncouth vessel to the waves.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He was a good sailor, and his experience taught him that "while there was life there was hope."
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
set up or found
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading It was now blowing a gale, so that it required the most incredible exertions to trim his uncouth vessel to the waves.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was a good sailor, and his experience taught him that "while there was life there was hope."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a good sailor, and his experience taught him that "while there was life there was hope."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He was a good sailor, and his experience taught him that "while there was life there was hope."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading It was now blowing a gale, so that it required the most incredible exertions to trim his uncouth vessel to the waves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now blowing a gale, so that it required the most incredible exertions to trim his uncouth vessel to the waves.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was a good sailor, and his experience taught him that "while there was life there was hope."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was now blowing a gale, so that it required the most incredible exertions to trim his uncouth vessel to the waves.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now blowing a gale, so that it required the most incredible exertions to trim his uncouth vessel to the waves.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
and nothing more
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
recededverbUS /rəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was now blowing a gale, so that it required the most incredible exertions to trim his uncouth vessel to the waves.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He was a good sailor, and his experience taught him that "while there was life there was hope."
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Experience taught him also, as the outline of the far-off shore receded from sight, that his only expedient was to endeavor to reach the Canada shore, a distance of fifty miles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was now blowing a gale, so that it required the most incredible exertions to trim his uncouth vessel to the waves.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
dependable
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
Sweatland
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From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He was a good sailor, and his experience taught him that "while there was life there was hope."
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a good sailor, and his experience taught him that "while there was life there was hope."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was a good sailor, and his experience taught him that "while there was life there was hope."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
totteringadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːtərɪŋ/
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading It was now blowing a gale, so that it required the most incredible exertions to trim his uncouth vessel to the waves.
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading It was now blowing a gale, so that it required the most incredible exertions to trim his uncouth vessel to the waves.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It was now blowing a gale, so that it required the most incredible exertions to trim his uncouth vessel to the waves.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a good sailor, and his experience taught him that "while there was life there was hope."
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading It was now blowing a gale, so that it required the most incredible exertions to trim his uncouth vessel to the waves.
(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 He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sweatland possessed a cool head and a stout heart; these, united to considerable physical strength and power of endurance, fitted him for the emergency in which he found himself.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was a good sailor, and his experience taught him that "while there was life there was hope."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was obliged to stand erect, and move cautiously from one end to the other, well aware that one lost stroke of the paddle, or a tottering movement, would bring his voyage to a sudden termination.
