used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
afore
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From this reading "Never wuz I so tired afore in my life."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I _am_ tired," he said.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Jim Hart laid down his oars, stood up, and carefully cracked his joints.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading Jim Hart laid down his oars, stood up, and carefully cracked his joints.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
the first light of day
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jim Hart laid down his oars, stood up, and carefully cracked his joints.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading Jim Hart laid down his oars, stood up, and carefully cracked his joints.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I _am_ tired," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim Hart laid down his oars, stood up, and carefully cracked his joints.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I _am_ tired," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Hart laid down his oars, stood up, and carefully cracked his joints.
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Jim Hart laid down his oars, stood up, and carefully cracked his joints.
and nothing more
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Jim Hart laid down his oars, stood up, and carefully cracked his joints.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Never wuz I so tired afore in my life."
held up in the air
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
most important element
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Never wuz I so tired afore in my life."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never wuz I so tired afore in my life."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Jim Hart laid down his oars, stood up, and carefully cracked his joints.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I _am_ tired," he said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Never wuz I so tired afore in my life."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Jim Hart laid down his oars, stood up, and carefully cracked his joints.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "I _am_ tired," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
at the time that
From this reading Although the flooded area of forest on the western shore was much less than on the eastern, it was sufficient to furnish ample concealment for the boat, and, when they tied up amid dense foliage, they could not see the main stream behind them.
wuz
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From this reading "Never wuz I so tired afore in my life."
but in spite of that
From this reading BATTLE AND STORM It was yet dark, in fact much darker than it had been just after the fog lifted, and the dawn was a full three hours away.
