used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDING A figure was standing on the bank watching the boat's approach.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
move towards
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDING A figure was standing on the bank watching the boat's approach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young people waved their hands as they recognized him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Come back, have you?" he said, without moving.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDING A figure was standing on the bank watching the boat's approach.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDING A figure was standing on the bank watching the boat's approach.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come back, have you?" he said, without moving.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
earth-colored
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From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/
extremely
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDING A figure was standing on the bank watching the boat's approach.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Come back, have you?" he said, without moving.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Come back, have you?" he said, without moving.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young people waved their hands as they recognized him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Judge Trent.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It was Judge Trent.
MISUNDERSTANDINGnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDING A figure was standing on the bank watching the boat's approach.
in motion
From this reading "Come back, have you?" he said, without moving.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDING A figure was standing on the bank watching the boat's approach.
peersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The young people waved their hands as they recognized him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The young people waved their hands as they recognized him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come back, have you?" he said, without moving.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
having a supporting base
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDING A figure was standing on the bank watching the boat's approach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDING A figure was standing on the bank watching the boat's approach.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The young people waved their hands as they recognized him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young people waved their hands as they recognized him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading It was Judge Trent.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
visornounUS /ˈvaɪzər/
a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDING A figure was standing on the bank watching the boat's approach.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDING A figure was standing on the bank watching the boat's approach.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The young people waved their hands as they recognized him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His hands were clasped behind his ample black coat, but instead of the usual shade to his eagle eyes a flat earth-colored cap, with an extraordinarily broad visor, gave his sharp face the effect of some wary animal that peers from under the eaves of its home.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Come back, have you?" he said, without moving.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Come back, have you?" he said, without moving.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young people waved their hands as they recognized him.
