used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
at or in the front
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading But then McKay arose, waved a hand, and told José to steer for the newcomers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it came into view its bowman tossed his paddle in greeting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
bowmannounUS /ˈboʊmən/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading As it came into view its bowman tossed his paddle in greeting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But then McKay arose, waved a hand, and told José to steer for the newcomers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As it came into view its bowman tossed his paddle in greeting.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
being one more than seven
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
flamboyantadjectiveUS /flæmˈbɔɪənt/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But then McKay arose, waved a hand, and told José to steer for the newcomers.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading As it came into view its bowman tossed his paddle in greeting.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But then McKay arose, waved a hand, and told José to steer for the newcomers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As it came into view its bowman tossed his paddle in greeting.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
hoveverbUS /hoʊv/
inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading The Peruvians ignored the salutation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As it came into view its bowman tossed his paddle in greeting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it came into view its bowman tossed his paddle in greeting.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As it came into view its bowman tossed his paddle in greeting.
José
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From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
Knowlton
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From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
loafed
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From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
longishadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːŋɪʃ/
somewhat long
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
McKay
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From this reading But then McKay arose, waved a hand, and told José to steer for the newcomers.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading But then McKay arose, waved a hand, and told José to steer for the newcomers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading As it came into view its bowman tossed his paddle in greeting.
paddlers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
go across or through
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
PeruviansnounUS /pərˈuːviənz/
plural of “peruvian” — a native or inhabitant of Peru
From this reading The Peruvians ignored the salutation.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading The Peruvians ignored the salutation.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading But then McKay arose, waved a hand, and told José to steer for the newcomers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then McKay arose, waved a hand, and told José to steer for the newcomers.
Tim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bowman, after shading his eyes and peering at the flamboyant figure of José, resumed paddling without further ceremony, evidently intending to pass in silence.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But then McKay arose, waved a hand, and told José to steer for the newcomers.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading As it came into view its bowman tossed his paddle in greeting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As it came into view its bowman tossed his paddle in greeting.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading But then McKay arose, waved a hand, and told José to steer for the newcomers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading COLD STEEL Some two hours after the start, while Knowlton and Tim loafed at the fore end of the cabin, enjoying the comparative coolness of the early day, another boat hove in sight up ahead--a longish craft manned by eight paddlers and without a cabin.
