used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
at or in the front
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
coaxingadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
cockpitnounUS /ˈkɑːkpɪt/
compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
a movement into or inward
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
a boy or man
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
a long fixed look
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
a young female
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
a quick look
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
and nothing more
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
a particular point in time
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
on one occasion
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
the act of searching for something
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fellow plainly enough realized the situation--that safety for himself depended on keeping beyond the reach of his master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
UNDERGROUNDadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading SEEKING THE UNDERGROUND Every moment of progress tended to increase my confidence in Sam's loyalty.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
communicated in words
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
migratory
From this reading To this end he devoted every instant diligently to coaxing his engine and a skillful guidance of the boat, never once permitting his head to turn far enough to glance at me, although I could occasionally detect his eyes wandering in the direction of the girl.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She had not uttered a word, nor changed her posture since first entering the boat, but remained just as I had seated her, one hand grasping the edge of the cockpit, her gaze on the rushing waters ahead.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His every attention seemed riveted upon his work, and not once did I observe his eyes turned backward for a glimpse of the Missouri shore.
