used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Believing in systematic investigation, I chose the shore off to the right, along which I intended to cruise that day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
BelievingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Believing in systematic investigation, I chose the shore off to the right, along which I intended to cruise that day.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Believing in systematic investigation, I chose the shore off to the right, along which I intended to cruise that day.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading Believing in systematic investigation, I chose the shore off to the right, along which I intended to cruise that day.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Believing in systematic investigation, I chose the shore off to the right, along which I intended to cruise that day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
one or the other of two
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
EXPLORATIONnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Believing in systematic investigation, I chose the shore off to the right, along which I intended to cruise that day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Believing in systematic investigation, I chose the shore off to the right, along which I intended to cruise that day.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Believing in systematic investigation, I chose the shore off to the right, along which I intended to cruise that day.
junglesnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/
plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
left-handadjectiveUS /ˌleftˈhænd/
intended for the left hand
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
for more time
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
absolutely essential
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Believing in systematic investigation, I chose the shore off to the right, along which I intended to cruise that day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Believing in systematic investigation, I chose the shore off to the right, along which I intended to cruise that day.
screamingadjectiveUS /ˈskriːmɪŋ/
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
the act of searching for something
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Believing in systematic investigation, I chose the shore off to the right, along which I intended to cruise that day.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
splashesnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪz/
plural of “splash” — the sound like water splashing
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
not in physical motion
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
the rays of the sun
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
in a swift manner
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading Believing in systematic investigation, I chose the shore off to the right, along which I intended to cruise that day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the jungles that fringed the shores came many sounds of birds, singing, screaming and calling out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The noise made by my oars in the crude locks seemed to travel far and to echo back from every side.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
undiscoveredadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskʌvərd/
not discovered
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
at the time that
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Believing in systematic investigation, I chose the shore off to the right, along which I intended to cruise that day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN EXPLORATION The lake was a shimmering mirror, dashed with endless splashes of colour, when my boat glided swiftly away in the sunshine of the early morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would try the left-hand side the following day, if necessary, and then, if the outlet I was seeking were still undiscovered, I might be obliged to undertake a much longer trip than either of these would become.
