used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he stood in contemplation, he became aware of a sound, as if of heaving, plethoric breathing under the boat.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he stood in contemplation, he became aware of a sound, as if of heaving, plethoric breathing under the boat.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading As he stood in contemplation, he became aware of a sound, as if of heaving, plethoric breathing under the boat.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As he stood in contemplation, he became aware of a sound, as if of heaving, plethoric breathing under the boat.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He now observed, what had escaped his notice before, that the boat against which he leaned was a human habitation.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading As he stood in contemplation, he became aware of a sound, as if of heaving, plethoric breathing under the boat.
bunnounUS /bʌn/
small rounded bread either plain or sweet
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading As he stood in contemplation, he became aware of a sound, as if of heaving, plethoric breathing under the boat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading He now observed, what had escaped his notice before, that the boat against which he leaned was a human habitation.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Starting up, he listened intently, and heard a faint groan.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Starting up, he listened intently, and heard a faint groan.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading He now observed, what had escaped his notice before, that the boat against which he leaned was a human habitation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He now observed, what had escaped his notice before, that the boat against which he leaned was a human habitation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Starting up, he listened intently, and heard a faint groan.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading As he stood in contemplation, he became aware of a sound, as if of heaving, plethoric breathing under the boat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He now observed, what had escaped his notice before, that the boat against which he leaned was a human habitation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He now observed, what had escaped his notice before, that the boat against which he leaned was a human habitation.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As he stood in contemplation, he became aware of a sound, as if of heaving, plethoric breathing under the boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Starting up, he listened intently, and heard a faint groan.
immediately past
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Starting up, he listened intently, and heard a faint groan.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He now observed, what had escaped his notice before, that the boat against which he leaned was a human habitation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now observed, what had escaped his notice before, that the boat against which he leaned was a human habitation.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He now observed, what had escaped his notice before, that the boat against which he leaned was a human habitation.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
plethoricadjective
excessively abundant
From this reading As he stood in contemplation, he became aware of a sound, as if of heaving, plethoric breathing under the boat.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
with speed
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
saddenedverbUS /ˈsædənd/
past form of “sadden” — make unhappy
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
SickenedverbUS /ˈsɪkənd/
past form of “sicken” — cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
a state of social isolation
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
in the near future
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As he stood in contemplation, he became aware of a sound, as if of heaving, plethoric breathing under the boat.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Starting up, he listened intently, and heard a faint groan.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As he stood in contemplation, he became aware of a sound, as if of heaving, plethoric breathing under the boat.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
in the direction of
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As he stood in contemplation, he became aware of a sound, as if of heaving, plethoric breathing under the boat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Starting up, he listened intently, and heard a faint groan.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He now observed, what had escaped his notice before, that the boat against which he leaned was a human habitation.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The last straggling tent in that quarter was soon behind bun, and he stopped by the side of an old upturned boat, against which he leaned, and gazed out upon the crowded bay with saddened feelings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sickened with the sight, Ned hurried from the house, and walked rapidly towards the shores of the bay, beyond the limits of the canvas town, where he could breathe the free ocean air, and wander on the sands in comparative solitude.
