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From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
arknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
arksmen
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From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
the two together, not just one
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
Charlie
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From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
not accessible to view
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE Never day dawned fairer than that following the tornado.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE Never day dawned fairer than that following the tornado.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
the organ of sight
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE Never day dawned fairer than that following the tornado.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
fellow-voyagers
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From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE Never day dawned fairer than that following the tornado.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
gnawedverbUS /nɔːd/
past form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
Hoyt
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From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
conformity or harmony
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
LANDSLIDEnounUS /ˈlændslaɪd/
an overwhelming electoral victory
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE Never day dawned fairer than that following the tornado.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/
the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
Marion
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From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
the force of workers available
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
Merrick
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From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE Never day dawned fairer than that following the tornado.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
not any; not one
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
the middle of the day
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
precisely, exactly
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
Royce's
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From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
having a supporting base
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE Never day dawned fairer than that following the tornado.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE Never day dawned fairer than that following the tornado.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE Never day dawned fairer than that following the tornado.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this fashion they passed down the narrow reach on the left, keeping a sharp eye to both shores.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Here, by Marion Royce’s orders, the men took their rifles and lay concealed below the rail of the ark, Merrick and Charlie Hoyt alone standing exposed at the sweeps.
tornadonounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
From this reading THE LANDSLIDE Never day dawned fairer than that following the tornado.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our arksmen, thankful to have escaped the fate of their fellow-voyagers, put off early, and at noon were passing Island No. 10.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
but in spite of that
From this reading No enemies were sighted, however, and at four in the afternoon the infant town of New Madrid came into view, on its pretty plain along the right bank, which as yet the river had not gnawed away.
