used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Now Sandy had reached up a hand and clutched the side of the boat.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Now Sandy had reached up a hand and clutched the side of the boat.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
dugoutnounUS /ˈdʌɡaʊt/
either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
one or the other of two
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now Sandy had reached up a hand and clutched the side of the boat.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Now Sandy had reached up a hand and clutched the side of the boat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He saw the other pull himself up, and look within the boat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He saw the other pull himself up, and look within the boat.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Sandy had reached up a hand and clutched the side of the boat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He saw the other pull himself up, and look within the boat.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He saw the other pull himself up, and look within the boat.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Now Sandy had reached up a hand and clutched the side of the boat.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
cut with a saw
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Now Sandy had reached up a hand and clutched the side of the boat.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ON THE TRAIL AS he followed along the strip of open shore, Bob saw his impetuous brother drawing nearer and nearer to the floating dugout.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Now Sandy had reached up a hand and clutched the side of the boat.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He exhibited not a sign of fear, from which fact Bob understood that, on getting close, he had recognized the craft as the one they had brought with them from their old home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He half expected to see some grim figure start suddenly into view, threatening Sandy with a deadly weapon, either gun or bow and arrow.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He saw the other pull himself up, and look within the boat.
