used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
how long something has existed
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All sense of direction was gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
any thing at all
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading All sense of direction was gone.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
coins made of gold
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
destroyed or killed
From this reading All sense of direction was gone.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
provided with artificial light
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
for more time
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
manito
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From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
a particular point in time
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
Nangotook's
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From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
and nothing more
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading All sense of direction was gone.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
swampedverbUS /swɔːmpt/
past form of “swamp” — drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nangotook's only aim was to keep the canoe from being swamped, and it did not seem as if he could accomplish that feat much longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All sense of direction was gone.
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 So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was not surprising that the two lads, living in that superstitious age, began to wonder if the spirits of the lake were not arrayed against them, struggling to keep them from the wonderful island where the sands were of gold.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading So they went on and on, in imminent peril every moment, on through the black night, lit up only by the lightning flashes, which revealed to them nothing but a world of threatening sky and tossing water.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had a manito risen out of the water and promised them a safe return to shore if they would give up their quest, they would have been glad to agree to anything.
