used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The jacklight revealed a sight which might have thrilled even a veteran hunter.
admonitionnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading "I never----" But a stern, though almost inaudible admonition from Hank Merwin effectually silenced him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys found it hard to steady their tingling nerves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I never----" But a stern, though almost inaudible admonition from Hank Merwin effectually silenced him.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Gee!" gasped Dick Travers.
DICK'SnounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading "I never----" But a stern, though almost inaudible admonition from Hank Merwin effectually silenced him.
divisible by two
From this reading The jacklight revealed a sight which might have thrilled even a veteran hunter.
set up or found
From this reading The boys found it hard to steady their tingling nerves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I never----" But a stern, though almost inaudible admonition from Hank Merwin effectually silenced him.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Gee!" gasped Dick Travers.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading "Gee!" gasped Dick Travers.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The boys found it hard to steady their tingling nerves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The jacklight revealed a sight which might have thrilled even a veteran hunter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I never----" But a stern, though almost inaudible admonition from Hank Merwin effectually silenced him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
someone who hunts game
From this reading The jacklight revealed a sight which might have thrilled even a veteran hunter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never----" But a stern, though almost inaudible admonition from Hank Merwin effectually silenced him.
inaudibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɔːdəbəl/
impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
From this reading "I never----" But a stern, though almost inaudible admonition from Hank Merwin effectually silenced him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boys found it hard to steady their tingling nerves.
jacklightnoun
a light used as a lure in hunting or fishing at night
From this reading The jacklight revealed a sight which might have thrilled even a veteran hunter.
Merwin
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From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The jacklight revealed a sight which might have thrilled even a veteran hunter.
MOOSEnounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
not in physical motion
From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading The boys found it hard to steady their tingling nerves.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never----" But a stern, though almost inaudible admonition from Hank Merwin effectually silenced him.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
plyingverbUS /ˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The jacklight revealed a sight which might have thrilled even a veteran hunter.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The jacklight revealed a sight which might have thrilled even a veteran hunter.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading "I never----" But a stern, though almost inaudible admonition from Hank Merwin effectually silenced him.
make steady
From this reading The boys found it hard to steady their tingling nerves.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading "I never----" But a stern, though almost inaudible admonition from Hank Merwin effectually silenced him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK'S MOOSE Hank Merwin ceased plying his paddle and the boat rested almost motionless.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys found it hard to steady their tingling nerves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I never----" But a stern, though almost inaudible admonition from Hank Merwin effectually silenced him.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading The jacklight revealed a sight which might have thrilled even a veteran hunter.
tinglingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
From this reading The boys found it hard to steady their tingling nerves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys found it hard to steady their tingling nerves.
Travers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee!" gasped Dick Travers.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The jacklight revealed a sight which might have thrilled even a veteran hunter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The jacklight revealed a sight which might have thrilled even a veteran hunter.
