used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Have you any knowledge of this country?"
Arnecliffe
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From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Presently its progress become slower; the sculler was endeavouring, as best he could, to make out his surroundings.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Presently its progress become slower; the sculler was endeavouring, as best he could, to make out his surroundings.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Presently its progress become slower; the sculler was endeavouring, as best he could, to make out his surroundings.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Have you any knowledge of this country?"
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
deceptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈseptɪv/
causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
endeavouring
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From this reading Presently its progress become slower; the sculler was endeavouring, as best he could, to make out his surroundings.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
Eric
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From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "None; I saw it for the first time this morning."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "None; I saw it for the first time this morning."
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have you any knowledge of this country?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
HOUSEBOATnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
how
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From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "None; I saw it for the first time this morning."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently its progress become slower; the sculler was endeavouring, as best he could, to make out his surroundings.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Have you any knowledge of this country?"
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
engage in
From this reading Presently its progress become slower; the sculler was endeavouring, as best he could, to make out his surroundings.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "None; I saw it for the first time this morning."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
not one, and not any
From this reading "None; I saw it for the first time this morning."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Have you any knowledge of this country?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Presently its progress become slower; the sculler was endeavouring, as best he could, to make out his surroundings.
a human being
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
in the near future
From this reading Presently its progress become slower; the sculler was endeavouring, as best he could, to make out his surroundings.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Presently its progress become slower; the sculler was endeavouring, as best he could, to make out his surroundings.
propelledverbUS /prəˈpeld/
inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
cut with a saw
From this reading "None; I saw it for the first time this morning."
scullernoun
someone who sculls (moves a long oar pivoted on the back of the boat to propel the boat forward)
From this reading Presently its progress become slower; the sculler was endeavouring, as best he could, to make out his surroundings.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading Presently its progress become slower; the sculler was endeavouring, as best he could, to make out his surroundings.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Presently its progress become slower; the sculler was endeavouring, as best he could, to make out his surroundings.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "None; I saw it for the first time this morning."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
which person or people
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HOUSEBOAT The boat hugged the shore as closely as Eric Frazer had advised; being propelled with a skill, and swiftness, considering the difficulties with which he had to contend, which at least showed that the person who had stated that his name was Arnecliffe was engaged in a task with which he was familiar.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Curious how deceptive this light--if you can call it light--is; and the lightning makes it worse.
