used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COLLISION.
anew
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
(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 It was Jack Everson who uttered the exclamation, loud enough for all to hear.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_There they are_!"
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
COLLISIONnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading A COLLISION.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was Jack Everson who uttered the exclamation, loud enough for all to hear.
Everson
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From this reading It was Jack Everson who uttered the exclamation, loud enough for all to hear.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading It was Jack Everson who uttered the exclamation, loud enough for all to hear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It was Jack Everson who uttered the exclamation, loud enough for all to hear.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It was Jack Everson who uttered the exclamation, loud enough for all to hear.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading It was Jack Everson who uttered the exclamation, loud enough for all to hear.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
polemen
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From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "_There they are_!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
toxicologynounUS /ˌtɑːksɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
communicated in words
From this reading It was Jack Everson who uttered the exclamation, loud enough for all to hear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the two physicians were deeply interested in the question of toxicology they could not forget their situation and its perils.
at the time that
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The craft had nearly completed its half mile to the mouth of the tributary which it was intended to ascend, when the polemen, pausing for a moment's rest, whispered that they heard the sound of paddles again.
which person or people
From this reading It was Jack Everson who uttered the exclamation, loud enough for all to hear.
