used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE RESCUE The Hardy boys knew that they had no time to lose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Quick!” shouted Frank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RESCUE The Hardy boys knew that they had no time to lose.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading THE RESCUE The Hardy boys knew that they had no time to lose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I see a rowboat up on the shore.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE RESCUE The Hardy boys knew that they had no time to lose.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading THE RESCUE The Hardy boys knew that they had no time to lose.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
not any; not one
From this reading THE RESCUE The Hardy boys knew that they had no time to lose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I see a rowboat up on the shore.”
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
Polucca
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From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
by chance
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “Quick!” shouted Frank.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE The Hardy boys knew that they had no time to lose.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
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 “I see a rowboat up on the shore.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I see a rowboat up on the shore.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading “I see a rowboat up on the shore.”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Quick!” shouted Frank.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
swimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/
a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RESCUE The Hardy boys knew that they had no time to lose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE The Hardy boys knew that they had no time to lose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RESCUE The Hardy boys knew that they had no time to lose.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE RESCUE The Hardy boys knew that they had no time to lose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RESCUE The Hardy boys knew that they had no time to lose.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I see a rowboat up on the shore.”
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading So far, he had not seen the boys, but they could hear him shouting for help, possibly thinking, however, that it was in vain, for it was a lonely part of the bay and the nearest farmhouse, outside of the deserted Polucca place, was more than half a mile down the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
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 It was evident from the struggles of the man in the water that he was not an expert swimmer.
