used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The steady throb of the engine exhibited no lack of power, the snowy wake behind telling of rapid progress.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
churningadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɜːrnɪŋ/
moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The steady throb of the engine exhibited no lack of power, the snowy wake behind telling of rapid progress.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The steady throb of the engine exhibited no lack of power, the snowy wake behind telling of rapid progress.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The steady throb of the engine exhibited no lack of power, the snowy wake behind telling of rapid progress.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
MunicipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
not any; not one
From this reading The steady throb of the engine exhibited no lack of power, the snowy wake behind telling of rapid progress.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
PiernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The steady throb of the engine exhibited no lack of power, the snowy wake behind telling of rapid progress.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The steady throb of the engine exhibited no lack of power, the snowy wake behind telling of rapid progress.
with speed
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The steady throb of the engine exhibited no lack of power, the snowy wake behind telling of rapid progress.
retardverbUS /rɪˈtɑːrd/
cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
SeminolenounUS /ˈsemɪnoʊl/
a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
in a serious manner
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading The steady throb of the engine exhibited no lack of power, the snowy wake behind telling of rapid progress.
move hurridly
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
make steady
From this reading The steady throb of the engine exhibited no lack of power, the snowy wake behind telling of rapid progress.
successive (without a break)
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The steady throb of the engine exhibited no lack of power, the snowy wake behind telling of rapid progress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading The steady throb of the engine exhibited no lack of power, the snowy wake behind telling of rapid progress.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FATE OF A PRISONER The _Seminole_ headed straight out into the lake, its course evidently a little to the north of east.
having passed out of existence
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In spite of the brightness overhead, there must have been fog in the air, for that distant view quickly became obscure and then as suddenly vanished altogether.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The steady throb of the engine exhibited no lack of power, the snowy wake behind telling of rapid progress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
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 There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
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 There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading West clung to his perch, peering out through the open port, watching the fast disappearing shore line in the giant curve from the Municipal Pier northward to Lincoln Park.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading There was a distinct swell to the water, increasing as they advanced, but not enough to seriously retard speed, the sharp bow of the yacht cutting through the waves like the blade of a knife, the broken water churning along the sides.
