used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RESCUE BY MOONLIGHT "Help!
almost-deserted
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From this reading The cry rang out despairingly over the almost-deserted beach at Golden Gate Park.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The cry rang out despairingly over the almost-deserted beach at Golden Gate Park.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The cry rang out despairingly over the almost-deserted beach at Golden Gate Park.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A RESCUE BY MOONLIGHT "Help!
checker-board
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From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
checkersnounUS /ˈtʃekərz/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
coxswainnoun
the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The cry rang out despairingly over the almost-deserted beach at Golden Gate Park.
despairinglyadverb
with desperation
From this reading The cry rang out despairingly over the almost-deserted beach at Golden Gate Park.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
Eric
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From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The cry rang out despairingly over the almost-deserted beach at Golden Gate Park.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The cry rang out despairingly over the almost-deserted beach at Golden Gate Park.
gunwalenoun
wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A RESCUE BY MOONLIGHT "Help!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
JumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
life-saving
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From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
the force of workers available
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
the light of the Moon
From this reading A RESCUE BY MOONLIGHT "Help!
not one, and not any
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The cry rang out despairingly over the almost-deserted beach at Golden Gate Park.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The cry rang out despairingly over the almost-deserted beach at Golden Gate Park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The cry rang out despairingly over the almost-deserted beach at Golden Gate Park.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The cry rang out despairingly over the almost-deserted beach at Golden Gate Park.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
free from harm or evil
From this reading A RESCUE BY MOONLIGHT "Help!
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
in the near future
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
moving very fast
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cry rang out despairingly over the almost-deserted beach at Golden Gate Park.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Quick as he was to reach the boat, he was none too soon, for the coxswain and two other men were tumbling over the gunwale at the same time.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jumping up so suddenly that the checker-board went in one direction, the table in another, while the checkers rolled to every corner of the little volunteer life-saving station house, Eric Swift made a leap for the door.
