used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
anew
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
AlarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading A roller, left in the wreck, enabled them at high-water to run out the boat, and Wilkins and Arthur volunteered to make the first trial in it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
Canoe-building
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From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
CatastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
carefully weighed
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading A roller, left in the wreck, enabled them at high-water to run out the boat, and Wilkins and Arthur volunteered to make the first trial in it.
EncampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A roller, left in the wreck, enabled them at high-water to run out the boat, and Wilkins and Arthur volunteered to make the first trial in it.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
set up or found
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
high-water
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From this reading A roller, left in the wreck, enabled them at high-water to run out the boat, and Wilkins and Arthur volunteered to make the first trial in it.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A roller, left in the wreck, enabled them at high-water to run out the boat, and Wilkins and Arthur volunteered to make the first trial in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
LaunchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
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 A roller, left in the wreck, enabled them at high-water to run out the boat, and Wilkins and Arthur volunteered to make the first trial in it.
something that is lost
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
Luggage-van
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From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
engage in
From this reading A roller, left in the wreck, enabled them at high-water to run out the boat, and Wilkins and Arthur volunteered to make the first trial in it.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
PeepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
PerseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
promontorynoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
reefsnounUS /riːfs/
plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
rollernounUS /ˈroʊlər/
a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading A roller, left in the wreck, enabled them at high-water to run out the boat, and Wilkins and Arthur volunteered to make the first trial in it.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A roller, left in the wreck, enabled them at high-water to run out the boat, and Wilkins and Arthur volunteered to make the first trial in it.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Launch of the Boat.--An Alarming Catastrophe.--Disappointed Hopes.--Jack's Perseverance.--A Peep at the Old Encampment.--Black Peter again.--The Loss of the Boat.--Canoe-building.--The Luggage-van.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
the act of testing something
From this reading A roller, left in the wreck, enabled them at high-water to run out the boat, and Wilkins and Arthur volunteered to make the first trial in it.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
usefullyadverbUS /ˈjuːsfəli/
in a useful manner
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading A roller, left in the wreck, enabled them at high-water to run out the boat, and Wilkins and Arthur volunteered to make the first trial in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The anxious watchers stood on shore to mark the boat first float on the water, and then the strokes of the oars, which carried it round the promontory at the south out of their sight.
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 necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
in or at the place that
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading A roller, left in the wreck, enabled them at high-water to run out the boat, and Wilkins and Arthur volunteered to make the first trial in it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was necessary to carry the boat fairly out to deep water, to test its perfect security; but the reefs were impassable before the cove, and they were aware they should be compelled to row to some distance within them till they found an opening.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jack was detained on shore, where he was always usefully employed, and the two boys were considered too wild to be risked in the first trip--an arrangement which they would gladly have rebelled against.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading A roller, left in the wreck, enabled them at high-water to run out the boat, and Wilkins and Arthur volunteered to make the first trial in it.
