used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hardrock was certainly not a fool, however; and at the same time he had some knowledge of the islands.
BeaversnounUS /ˈbiːvərz/
plural of “beaver” — the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
Callahan
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From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Hardrock was certainly not a fool, however; and at the same time he had some knowledge of the islands.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hardrock was certainly not a fool, however; and at the same time he had some knowledge of the islands.
Hardrock
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From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
not accessible to view
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Hardrock was certainly not a fool, however; and at the same time he had some knowledge of the islands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Hardrock was certainly not a fool, however; and at the same time he had some knowledge of the islands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Hardrock was certainly not a fool, however; and at the same time he had some knowledge of the islands.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
motorboatnounUS /ˈmoʊtərboʊt/
a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine
From this reading Was it his motorboat that she had seen sinking?
Nelly
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From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
not any; not one
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
ownershipnounUS /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Hardrock was certainly not a fool, however; and at the same time he had some knowledge of the islands.
cut with a saw
From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Was it his motorboat that she had seen sinking?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was it his motorboat that she had seen sinking?
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Was it his motorboat that she had seen sinking?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hardrock was certainly not a fool, however; and at the same time he had some knowledge of the islands.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hardrock was certainly not a fool, however; and at the same time he had some knowledge of the islands.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
except if; if not
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had hidden his canoe and the stuff in it; and it was significant that Nelly did not look upon the story he told as a lie, but as justifiable precaution.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No one but a fool would have walked ashore on the Beavers and claimed ownership of land, unless he was known and accepted; for little good his law title would do him.
but in spite of that
From this reading Nelly Callahan saw that this man Hardrock was a stranger; and yet he was not a stranger.
