used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FELLOW-PASSENGER.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When everything was ready to start, the flatboat refused to stir so much as an inch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When everything was ready to start, the flatboat refused to stir so much as an inch.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When everything was ready to start, the flatboat refused to stir so much as an inch.
an act that fails
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
FELLOW-PASSENGER
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From this reading A FELLOW-PASSENGER.
flatboatnounUS /ˈflætboʊt/
a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading When everything was ready to start, the flatboat refused to stir so much as an inch.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
in a gradual manner
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading When everything was ready to start, the flatboat refused to stir so much as an inch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
Jethro
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From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
Juggens
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From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When everything was ready to start, the flatboat refused to stir so much as an inch.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When everything was ready to start, the flatboat refused to stir so much as an inch.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading When everything was ready to start, the flatboat refused to stir so much as an inch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When everything was ready to start, the flatboat refused to stir so much as an inch.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When everything was ready to start, the flatboat refused to stir so much as an inch.
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
move an implement through
From this reading When everything was ready to start, the flatboat refused to stir so much as an inch.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When everything was ready to start, the flatboat refused to stir so much as an inch.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading In the hope of helping matters, he swung the bow oar a number of times, so as to turn the head out in the stream.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jethro Juggens was alarmed on the very threshold of his strange enterprise by the threatened danger of failure.
at the time that
From this reading When everything was ready to start, the flatboat refused to stir so much as an inch.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It moved a foot or two, and then became stationary, gradually working back to its former position.
