used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Whereat the boys ceased to paddle, and regarded them amazed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Max lifted his voice and shouted from the bank.
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 A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Whereat the boys ceased to paddle, and regarded them amazed.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Then, recognizing their masters, they raised a shout in chorus, and drew in towards the bank.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had these natives desired proof of the omnipotence of the Fire-gods, they could have wished for nothing more.
the specified day of the month
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
wanted intensely
From this reading Had these natives desired proof of the omnipotence of the Fire-gods, they could have wished for nothing more.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Then, recognizing their masters, they raised a shout in chorus, and drew in towards the bank.
Fire-gods
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From this reading Had these natives desired proof of the omnipotence of the Fire-gods, they could have wished for nothing more.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had these natives desired proof of the omnipotence of the Fire-gods, they could have wished for nothing more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Max lifted his voice and shouted from the bank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had these natives desired proof of the omnipotence of the Fire-gods, they could have wished for nothing more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Max lifted his voice and shouted from the bank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
held up in the air
From this reading Max lifted his voice and shouted from the bank.
Loango
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From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Then, recognizing their masters, they raised a shout in chorus, and drew in towards the bank.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Max lifted his voice and shouted from the bank.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had these natives desired proof of the omnipotence of the Fire-gods, they could have wished for nothing more.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Had these natives desired proof of the omnipotence of the Fire-gods, they could have wished for nothing more.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Had these natives desired proof of the omnipotence of the Fire-gods, they could have wished for nothing more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
omnipotencenounUS /ɑːmˈnɪpətəns/
the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power
From this reading Had these natives desired proof of the omnipotence of the Fire-gods, they could have wished for nothing more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading Whereat the boys ceased to paddle, and regarded them amazed.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Had these natives desired proof of the omnipotence of the Fire-gods, they could have wished for nothing more.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Then, recognizing their masters, they raised a shout in chorus, and drew in towards the bank.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Then, recognizing their masters, they raised a shout in chorus, and drew in towards the bank.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Whereat the boys ceased to paddle, and regarded them amazed.
cut with a saw
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Then, recognizing their masters, they raised a shout in chorus, and drew in towards the bank.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Max lifted his voice and shouted from the bank.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
the rays of the sun
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Whereat the boys ceased to paddle, and regarded them amazed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, recognizing their masters, they raised a shout in chorus, and drew in towards the bank.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Had these natives desired proof of the omnipotence of the Fire-gods, they could have wished for nothing more.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whereat the boys ceased to paddle, and regarded them amazed.
in the direction of
From this reading Then, recognizing their masters, they raised a shout in chorus, and drew in towards the bank.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Max lifted his voice and shouted from the bank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
Whereat
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From this reading Whereat the boys ceased to paddle, and regarded them amazed.
which person or people
From this reading A minute later they saw that the canoe was manned by six of their own Loango boys, who made the blades of the paddles flash in the sunlight; and, moreover, they recognized the canoe as the one they had left at Date Palm Island.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Had these natives desired proof of the omnipotence of the Fire-gods, they could have wished for nothing more.
