used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRIKE FOR UNCLE SAM.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
anarchistsnounUS /ˈænərkɪsts/
plural of “anarchist” — an advocate of anarchism
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It was criss-crossed with sand dunes till it resembled a crumpled bit of yellow parchment.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
criss-crossed
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From this reading It was criss-crossed with sand dunes till it resembled a crumpled bit of yellow parchment.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading It was criss-crossed with sand dunes till it resembled a crumpled bit of yellow parchment.
the first light of day
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
dunesnounUS /duːnz/
plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
From this reading It was criss-crossed with sand dunes till it resembled a crumpled bit of yellow parchment.
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 But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STRIKE FOR UNCLE SAM.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
How
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From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
maroonedadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
Ned
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From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
on one occasion
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading It was criss-crossed with sand dunes till it resembled a crumpled bit of yellow parchment.
an amount of time
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It was criss-crossed with sand dunes till it resembled a crumpled bit of yellow parchment.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading A STRIKE FOR UNCLE SAM.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading It was criss-crossed with sand dunes till it resembled a crumpled bit of yellow parchment.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading A STRIKE FOR UNCLE SAM.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
carry out
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was criss-crossed with sand dunes till it resembled a crumpled bit of yellow parchment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A STRIKE FOR UNCLE SAM.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How long it was that Ned sat reviewing the situation in all its bearings he never knew.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
at the time that
From this reading But it must have been a considerable period, for, when he began to take notice of his surroundings once more, the first flush of an early summer's dawn was visible behind him as he faced what he judged to be the mainland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The light showed the character of the country across the broad channel which separated him from it to be much the same as that of the island on which he had been marooned by the anarchists.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was criss-crossed with sand dunes till it resembled a crumpled bit of yellow parchment.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading It was criss-crossed with sand dunes till it resembled a crumpled bit of yellow parchment.
