used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few minutes later an open space appeared in front of the boat.
abandoningverbUS /əˈbændənɪŋ/
-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A few minutes later an open space appeared in front of the boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A few minutes later an open space appeared in front of the boat.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading UNDER THE BANK.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A few minutes later an open space appeared in front of the boat.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later an open space appeared in front of the boat.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A few minutes later an open space appeared in front of the boat.
GangesnounUS /ˈɡændʒiz/
an Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
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From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few minutes later an open space appeared in front of the boat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later an open space appeared in front of the boat.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
less-frequented
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From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later an open space appeared in front of the boat.
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
absolutely essential
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few minutes later an open space appeared in front of the boat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A few minutes later an open space appeared in front of the boat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
polingverbUS /ˈpoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “pole” — propel with a pole
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
a safe place
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading A few minutes later an open space appeared in front of the boat.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
carry out
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE BANK.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE BANK.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had not forgotten his original plan of abandoning the boat and striking across the country on foot, taking advantage of the less-frequented roads and paths that were well known to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Since it was necessary to stem the current in order to take advantage of this refuge, the doctor contemplated it with misgiving, for the work of poling it up stream promised to be laborious.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading It was the month of the tributary flowing into the Ganges from the left or north, and was more than a hundred yards across.
