used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRY ACROSS THE LAGOON "Keep off, there!" shouted Bluff.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A CRY ACROSS THE LAGOON "Keep off, there!" shouted Bluff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
from appearances alone
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading A CRY ACROSS THE LAGOON "Keep off, there!" shouted Bluff.
confined by bonds
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
cowerverbUS /ˈkaʊər/
crouch or curl up
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A CRY ACROSS THE LAGOON "Keep off, there!" shouted Bluff.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Will was the only one of the quartet unable to give utterance to his feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
gapeverbUS /ɡeɪp/
look with amazement; look stupidly
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Will was the only one of the quartet unable to give utterance to his feelings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Luff her, you!" howled Jerry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Will was the only one of the quartet unable to give utterance to his feelings.
howledverbUS /haʊld/
past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries
From this reading "Luff her, you!" howled Jerry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "Luff her, you!" howled Jerry.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A CRY ACROSS THE LAGOON "Keep off, there!" shouted Bluff.
LAGOONnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading A CRY ACROSS THE LAGOON "Keep off, there!" shouted Bluff.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
LuffnounUS /lʌf/
(nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
From this reading "Luff her, you!" howled Jerry.
motor-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Will was the only one of the quartet unable to give utterance to his feelings.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A CRY ACROSS THE LAGOON "Keep off, there!" shouted Bluff.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Will was the only one of the quartet unable to give utterance to his feelings.
and nothing more
From this reading Will was the only one of the quartet unable to give utterance to his feelings.
quartetnounUS /kwɔːrˈtet/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Will was the only one of the quartet unable to give utterance to his feelings.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading A CRY ACROSS THE LAGOON "Keep off, there!" shouted Bluff.
smashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CRY ACROSS THE LAGOON "Keep off, there!" shouted Bluff.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A CRY ACROSS THE LAGOON "Keep off, there!" shouted Bluff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Will was the only one of the quartet unable to give utterance to his feelings.
Too-oo-t
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Too-oo-t! too-oo-t!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Will was the only one of the quartet unable to give utterance to his feelings.
not known
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading Will was the only one of the quartet unable to give utterance to his feelings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Will was the only one of the quartet unable to give utterance to his feelings.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He could only cower there, and gape, while the unknown sailing craft was bearing down straight for the little motor-boat, and apparently bound to smash her in two.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will was the only one of the quartet unable to give utterance to his feelings.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Luff her, you!" howled Jerry.
