used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That boat has got a pretty sharp bow.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading "Look out, fellows!" cried Stuffer, in alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'm going to stop the boat anyway," cried Jack, and continued to swim toward the craft.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "I'm going to stop the boat anyway," cried Jack, and continued to swim toward the craft.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "That boat has got a pretty sharp bow.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I'm going to stop the boat anyway," cried Jack, and continued to swim toward the craft.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "I'm going to stop the boat anyway," cried Jack, and continued to swim toward the craft.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Look out, fellows!" cried Stuffer, in alarm.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading If it hits you it will cut you deep!"
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading If it hits you it will cut you deep!"
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Look out, fellows!" cried Stuffer, in alarm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm going to stop the boat anyway," cried Jack, and continued to swim toward the craft.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "That boat has got a pretty sharp bow.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That boat has got a pretty sharp bow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
hitsnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading If it hits you it will cut you deep!"
I'm
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From this reading "I'm going to stop the boat anyway," cried Jack, and continued to swim toward the craft.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it hits you it will cut you deep!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it hits you it will cut you deep!"
a small worthless amount
From this reading "I'm going to stop the boat anyway," cried Jack, and continued to swim toward the craft.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look out, fellows!" cried Stuffer, in alarm.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Look out, fellows!" cried Stuffer, in alarm.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "That boat has got a pretty sharp bow.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "That boat has got a pretty sharp bow.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "I'm going to stop the boat anyway," cried Jack, and continued to swim toward the craft.
StuffernounUS /ˈstʌfər/
a craftsman who stuffs and mounts the skins of animals for display
From this reading "Look out, fellows!" cried Stuffer, in alarm.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading "I'm going to stop the boat anyway," cried Jack, and continued to swim toward the craft.
swimmersnounUS /ˈswɪmərz/
plural of “swimmer” — a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm going to stop the boat anyway," cried Jack, and continued to swim toward the craft.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "I'm going to stop the boat anyway," cried Jack, and continued to swim toward the craft.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If it hits you it will cut you deep!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For the moment the declaration by the bully that he would run the boat into those in the water kept the swimmers back.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If it hits you it will cut you deep!"
