used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT The Hardy boys reached the cove in the nick of time.
abatingverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading The storm by this time was showing some signs of abating, although the rain was still pouring in undiminished vigor.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
agroundadjectiveUS /əˈɡraʊnd/
stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Frank rummaged about in the boat until he located their oilskins, and these they donned, although their clothes were already drenched.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
ANNOUNCEMENTnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT The Hardy boys reached the cove in the nick of time.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT The Hardy boys reached the cove in the nick of time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The storm by this time was showing some signs of abating, although the rain was still pouring in undiminished vigor.
clothing in general
From this reading Frank rummaged about in the boat until he located their oilskins, and these they donned, although their clothes were already drenched.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT The Hardy boys reached the cove in the nick of time.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading Frank rummaged about in the boat until he located their oilskins, and these they donned, although their clothes were already drenched.
drenchedadjectiveUS /drentʃt/
abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
From this reading Frank rummaged about in the boat until he located their oilskins, and these they donned, although their clothes were already drenched.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank rummaged about in the boat until he located their oilskins, and these they donned, although their clothes were already drenched.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT The Hardy boys reached the cove in the nick of time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank rummaged about in the boat until he located their oilskins, and these they donned, although their clothes were already drenched.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT The Hardy boys reached the cove in the nick of time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Frank rummaged about in the boat until he located their oilskins, and these they donned, although their clothes were already drenched.
maneuveringverbUS /məˈnuːvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “maneuver” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
nickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT The Hardy boys reached the cove in the nick of time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT The Hardy boys reached the cove in the nick of time.
oilskins
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From this reading Frank rummaged about in the boat until he located their oilskins, and these they donned, although their clothes were already drenched.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading The storm by this time was showing some signs of abating, although the rain was still pouring in undiminished vigor.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The storm by this time was showing some signs of abating, although the rain was still pouring in undiminished vigor.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT The Hardy boys reached the cove in the nick of time.
rummagedverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒd/
past form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading Frank rummaged about in the boat until he located their oilskins, and these they donned, although their clothes were already drenched.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The storm by this time was showing some signs of abating, although the rain was still pouring in undiminished vigor.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The storm by this time was showing some signs of abating, although the rain was still pouring in undiminished vigor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT The Hardy boys reached the cove in the nick of time.
not in physical motion
From this reading The storm by this time was showing some signs of abating, although the rain was still pouring in undiminished vigor.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm by this time was showing some signs of abating, although the rain was still pouring in undiminished vigor.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT The Hardy boys reached the cove in the nick of time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Frank rummaged about in the boat until he located their oilskins, and these they donned, although their clothes were already drenched.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Frank rummaged about in the boat until he located their oilskins, and these they donned, although their clothes were already drenched.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank rummaged about in the boat until he located their oilskins, and these they donned, although their clothes were already drenched.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The storm by this time was showing some signs of abating, although the rain was still pouring in undiminished vigor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT The Hardy boys reached the cove in the nick of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
undiminishedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/
not lessened or diminished
From this reading The storm by this time was showing some signs of abating, although the rain was still pouring in undiminished vigor.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Frank rummaged about in the boat until he located their oilskins, and these they donned, although their clothes were already drenched.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading The storm by this time was showing some signs of abating, although the rain was still pouring in undiminished vigor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
in or at the place that
From this reading The beach was sandy, however, and after some maneuvering, the boys were able to run the boat up on the shore, where it was safe enough.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Although the place was protected from the full fury of the sea, the high wind had lashed the waves to such an extent that the boat was pitching and tossing about, in imminent danger of running aground.
