used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
(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 For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “What for so much hurry?” grumbled Dave, emerging from the cabin, and looking around quizzically.
ArrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading “What for so much hurry?” grumbled Dave, emerging from the cabin, and looking around quizzically.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
Dave
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From this reading “What for so much hurry?” grumbled Dave, emerging from the cabin, and looking around quizzically.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading “What for so much hurry?” grumbled Dave, emerging from the cabin, and looking around quizzically.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
flatteningverbUS /ˈflætənɪŋ/
-ing form of “flatten” — make flat or flatter
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
FlawnounUS /flɔː/
an imperfection in an object or machine
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “What for so much hurry?” grumbled Dave, emerging from the cabin, and looking around quizzically.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading “What for so much hurry?” grumbled Dave, emerging from the cabin, and looking around quizzically.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
Huh
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From this reading “Huh!
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “What for so much hurry?” grumbled Dave, emerging from the cabin, and looking around quizzically.
imminencenounUS /ˈɪmənəns/
the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “What for so much hurry?” grumbled Dave, emerging from the cabin, and looking around quizzically.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
on one occasion
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
a full supply
From this reading Plenty time.”
quizzicallyadverb
in a quizzical and questioning manner
From this reading “What for so much hurry?” grumbled Dave, emerging from the cabin, and looking around quizzically.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
squallverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
tarponnounUS /ˈtɑːrpən/
large silvery game fish of warm Atlantic coastal waters especially off Florida
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Plenty time.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the next few minutes the _Arrow_ ran so much risk of having the sails blown off or the mast broken, that all rejoicing over the capture of the two big tarpon was banished by the imminence of the danger.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Flaw after flaw darkened the water, flattening the long swells; but at length the squall passed, and once out of a broad inlet, the sloop headed straight down the coast under a good breeze.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What for so much hurry?” grumbled Dave, emerging from the cabin, and looking around quizzically.
