used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
(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 He counted seven and they were all of the same size.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He counted seven and they were all of the same size.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Furthermore, unless he was mistaken, the huge tree, from some cause, was working closer to land.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Furthermore, unless he was mistaken, the huge tree, from some cause, was working closer to land.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading He counted seven and they were all of the same size.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading TO THE DEATH.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore, unless he was mistaken, the huge tree, from some cause, was working closer to land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Furthermore, unless he was mistaken, the huge tree, from some cause, was working closer to land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
JaredverbUS /ˈdʒerɪd/
past form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Furthermore, unless he was mistaken, the huge tree, from some cause, was working closer to land.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Furthermore, unless he was mistaken, the huge tree, from some cause, was working closer to land.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He counted seven and they were all of the same size.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading He counted seven and they were all of the same size.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading He counted seven and they were all of the same size.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Furthermore, unless he was mistaken, the huge tree, from some cause, was working closer to land.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO THE DEATH.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He counted seven and they were all of the same size.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO THE DEATH.
the upper part of anything
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Furthermore, unless he was mistaken, the huge tree, from some cause, was working closer to land.
except if; if not
From this reading Furthermore, unless he was mistaken, the huge tree, from some cause, was working closer to land.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He counted seven and they were all of the same size.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was without any branches, except a few near the top, but there seemed to be a number of big knots projecting from the upper side.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Furthermore, unless he was mistaken, the huge tree, from some cause, was working closer to land.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was at this juncture that Jared Long, peering out from the shadow of the wood, observed a larger log than any he had yet noticed, sweeping by within a short distance of shore.
