used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
the two together, not just one
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “That gives me a fifty-fifty chance of escape,” Johnny thought as he chose the right fork.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “That gives me a fifty-fifty chance of escape,” Johnny thought as he chose the right fork.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A division in the narrow course was greeted with delight.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A division in the narrow course was greeted with delight.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading A division in the narrow course was greeted with delight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading “That gives me a fifty-fifty chance of escape,” Johnny thought as he chose the right fork.
fifty-fiftyadjective
equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced
From this reading “That gives me a fifty-fifty chance of escape,” Johnny thought as he chose the right fork.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading “That gives me a fifty-fifty chance of escape,” Johnny thought as he chose the right fork.
set up or found
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading “That gives me a fifty-fifty chance of escape,” Johnny thought as he chose the right fork.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A division in the narrow course was greeted with delight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A division in the narrow course was greeted with delight.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
maneuveringverbUS /məˈnuːvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “maneuver” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “That gives me a fifty-fifty chance of escape,” Johnny thought as he chose the right fork.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
not any; not one
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
on one occasion
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
pokesnounUS /poʊks/
plural of “poke” — tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
prodverbUS /prɑːd/
to push against gently
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
shoveverbUS /ʃʌv/
come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
without speaking
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “That gives me a fifty-fifty chance of escape,” Johnny thought as he chose the right fork.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A prod or two on this side, then as the boat swung to the right the same number of pokes on the other side, and he moved silently down the narrow channel.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading As Johnny gave the pole at the side of the boat a vigorous shove, then another and another, he found no time for thoughts other than directing the silent maneuvering of his clumsy bark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A division in the narrow course was greeted with delight.
which person or people
From this reading If the man who had fired that shot was following he could not follow both channels at once.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A division in the narrow course was greeted with delight.
