used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ACROSS THE LAKE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He held the paddle suspended, and looked around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
Ashman
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From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It expanded right and left and in front, until he could barely discern the dim outlines of trees and rocks that shut it in.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
broadenedverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənd/
past form of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
make calm or still
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
crystallineadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstəlaɪn/
consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading It expanded right and left and in front, until he could barely discern the dim outlines of trees and rocks that shut it in.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading It expanded right and left and in front, until he could barely discern the dim outlines of trees and rocks that shut it in.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading It expanded right and left and in front, until he could barely discern the dim outlines of trees and rocks that shut it in.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
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 after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
Fred
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From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It expanded right and left and in front, until he could barely discern the dim outlines of trees and rocks that shut it in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held the paddle suspended, and looked around.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading ACROSS THE LAKE.
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 expanded right and left and in front, until he could barely discern the dim outlines of trees and rocks that shut it in.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He held the paddle suspended, and looked around.
mid-air
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From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
the light of the Moon
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading It expanded right and left and in front, until he could barely discern the dim outlines of trees and rocks that shut it in.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading He held the paddle suspended, and looked around.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It expanded right and left and in front, until he could barely discern the dim outlines of trees and rocks that shut it in.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It expanded right and left and in front, until he could barely discern the dim outlines of trees and rocks that shut it in.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It expanded right and left and in front, until he could barely discern the dim outlines of trees and rocks that shut it in.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
the state of being asleep
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading He held the paddle suspended, and looked around.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACROSS THE LAKE.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It expanded right and left and in front, until he could barely discern the dim outlines of trees and rocks that shut it in.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It expanded right and left and in front, until he could barely discern the dim outlines of trees and rocks that shut it in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The surface was as calm as the face of a mirror, and in the strong moonlight, as he looked down he could see that it was of crystalline clearness--so much so, indeed, that a boat or any floating object looked as if suspended in mid-air.
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 A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few minutes after passing the bend in the stream, which hid the rock and the sleeping sentinel from sight, Fred Ashman observed that the smooth current broadened into a lake, forming the extraordinary sheet of water of which he had heard such strange accounts.
