used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
anew
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
set up or found
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
coins made of gold
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading "Dead!" he grunted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
isn't
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From this reading "He isn't--in--the--pool!" he panted.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
a particular point in time
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
Mukoki
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From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
nuggetnounUS /ˈnʌɡɪt/
a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
on one occasion
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "He isn't--in--the--pool!" he panted.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
Rod's
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From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading Mukoki shrugged his shoulders and shivered.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Mukoki shrugged his shoulders and shivered.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading Mukoki shrugged his shoulders and shivered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
having a supporting base
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
Wabigoon
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From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
at the time that
From this reading For several minutes he remained in the water, and when he once more crawled out upon the rocks there was something so strange in his face and eyes that for a moment Rod believed he had found the dead body of the madman.
in or at the place that
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
a Caucasian
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading JOHN BALL AND THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLD Mukoki, hearing Rod's cry, hurried to the pool, but before he reached the spot where the white youth was standing with the yellow nugget in his hand Wabigoon had again plunged beneath the surface.
