used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A half-rotted dock extended for some distance out into the stream.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Straightening up, the old man shoved a soiled white cap at a rakish angle over his shaggy white hair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Good morning,” Judy said pleasantly as the girls wandered over.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Straightening up, the old man shoved a soiled white cap at a rakish angle over his shaggy white hair.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Straightening up, the old man shoved a soiled white cap at a rakish angle over his shaggy white hair.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A half-rotted dock extended for some distance out into the stream.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading A half-rotted dock extended for some distance out into the stream.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A half-rotted dock extended for some distance out into the stream.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A half-rotted dock extended for some distance out into the stream.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good morning,” Judy said pleasantly as the girls wandered over.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Straightening up, the old man shoved a soiled white cap at a rakish angle over his shaggy white hair.
half-rotted
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From this reading A half-rotted dock extended for some distance out into the stream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
How's
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From this reading “How’s the fishing?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A half-rotted dock extended for some distance out into the stream.
Judy
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From this reading “Good morning,” Judy said pleasantly as the girls wandered over.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Good morning,” Judy said pleasantly as the girls wandered over.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Straightening up, the old man shoved a soiled white cap at a rakish angle over his shaggy white hair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A half-rotted dock extended for some distance out into the stream.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Good morning,” Judy said pleasantly as the girls wandered over.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “Good morning,” Judy said pleasantly as the girls wandered over.
rakishadjectiveUS /ˈreɪkɪʃ/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading Straightening up, the old man shoved a soiled white cap at a rakish angle over his shaggy white hair.
rowboatnounUS /ˈroʊboʊt/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Good morning,” Judy said pleasantly as the girls wandered over.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading Straightening up, the old man shoved a soiled white cap at a rakish angle over his shaggy white hair.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading Straightening up, the old man shoved a soiled white cap at a rakish angle over his shaggy white hair.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Straightening up, the old man shoved a soiled white cap at a rakish angle over his shaggy white hair.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A half-rotted dock extended for some distance out into the stream.
StraighteningverbUS /ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Straightening up, the old man shoved a soiled white cap at a rakish angle over his shaggy white hair.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A half-rotted dock extended for some distance out into the stream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A half-rotted dock extended for some distance out into the stream.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The girls noticed an elderly man in blue overalls tying up his rowboat after a fishing expedition.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading “Good morning,” Judy said pleasantly as the girls wandered over.
a Caucasian
From this reading Straightening up, the old man shoved a soiled white cap at a rakish angle over his shaggy white hair.
