used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But if any more were there, they failed to come in sight.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if any more were there, they failed to come in sight.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But if any more were there, they failed to come in sight.
CrocodilenounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪl/
large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
traveling across
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "One's enough, though," mused Joe.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But if any more were there, they failed to come in sight.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Holton motioned for Noko to lead the way.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
Holton
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From this reading Mr. Holton motioned for Noko to lead the way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if any more were there, they failed to come in sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
Joe
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From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Mr. Holton motioned for Noko to lead the way.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
engage in
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
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 The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But if any more were there, they failed to come in sight.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Mr. Holton motioned for Noko to lead the way.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Holton motioned for Noko to lead the way.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "One's enough, though," mused Joe.
Noko
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From this reading Mr. Holton motioned for Noko to lead the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
One's
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From this reading "One's enough, though," mused Joe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
reptilesnounUS /ˈreptaɪlz/
plural of “reptile” — any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But if any more were there, they failed to come in sight.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But if any more were there, they failed to come in sight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if any more were there, they failed to come in sight.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "One's enough, though," mused Joe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Terrible Crocodile Joe stared at the stream in terrible fascination, half expecting to see many other of the repulsive reptiles make an appearance.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
hard to endure
From this reading True, it promised to be a trying experience, crossing that slippery log, but the sooner over the better.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Holton motioned for Noko to lead the way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if any more were there, they failed to come in sight.
