used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
boatsman
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From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
placed crosswise
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
Dios
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From this reading "_Gracias a Dios!_" he said.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
Gracias
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From this reading "_Gracias a Dios!_" he said.
Grahamenoun
English writer (born in Scotland) of children's stories (1859-1932)
From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Gracias a Dios!_" he said.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
Macallister
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From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
mangroves
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From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
the light of the Moon
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
moonlitadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
and nothing more
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
PEONnounUS /ˈpiːən/
a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
PILOTverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
in the near future
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
religiouslyadverbUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/
by religion
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "_Gracias a Dios!_" he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
splashesnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪz/
plural of “splash” — the sound like water splashing
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PEON PILOT Grahame and Macallister stood on deck, peering into the moonlit jungle of mangroves.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
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 So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
which person or people
From this reading They waited; and presently the small boat appeared in the moonlight and they saw a single figure, who dropped one oar and crossed himself religiously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So far as they could judge, there was only one pair of oars making the splashes that had aroused them; but they could hear the blades dig deep into the water with an intense effort that could mean only haste on the part of the boatsman.
