used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
Alex
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From this reading All turned toward the river as Alex shouted out the warning.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All turned toward the river as Alex shouted out the warning.
anchor-chain
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From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All turned toward the river as Alex shouted out the warning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The intention of the rowers, of whom there were three, to board the motor boat could not be denied.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The intention of the rowers, of whom there were three, to board the motor boat could not be denied.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading If they succeeded, and knew how to run the motors, the craft would be at their mercy.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading The intention of the rowers, of whom there were three, to board the motor boat could not be denied.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
hiding-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
how
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From this reading If they succeeded, and knew how to run the motors, the craft would be at their mercy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they succeeded, and knew how to run the motors, the craft would be at their mercy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The intention of the rowers, of whom there were three, to board the motor boat could not be denied.
jerkyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɜːrki/
lacking a steady rhythm
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
and nothing more
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If they succeeded, and knew how to run the motors, the craft would be at their mercy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
leveenounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading If they succeeded, and knew how to run the motors, the craft would be at their mercy.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The intention of the rowers, of whom there were three, to board the motor boat could not be denied.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading If they succeeded, and knew how to run the motors, the craft would be at their mercy.
in motion
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The intention of the rowers, of whom there were three, to board the motor boat could not be denied.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All turned toward the river as Alex shouted out the warning.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading All turned toward the river as Alex shouted out the warning.
rowboatnounUS /ˈroʊboʊt/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
rowers
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From this reading The intention of the rowers, of whom there were three, to board the motor boat could not be denied.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If they succeeded, and knew how to run the motors, the craft would be at their mercy.
except for; apart from
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading All turned toward the river as Alex shouted out the warning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading If they succeeded, and knew how to run the motors, the craft would be at their mercy.
in a swift manner
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All turned toward the river as Alex shouted out the warning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If they succeeded, and knew how to run the motors, the craft would be at their mercy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The intention of the rowers, of whom there were three, to board the motor boat could not be denied.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they succeeded, and knew how to run the motors, the craft would be at their mercy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The intention of the rowers, of whom there were three, to board the motor boat could not be denied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The intention of the rowers, of whom there were three, to board the motor boat could not be denied.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading All turned toward the river as Alex shouted out the warning.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading All turned toward the river as Alex shouted out the warning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
a message informing of danger
From this reading All turned toward the river as Alex shouted out the warning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The level of the hiding-place chosen by the Mexicans was above that of the levee, and so the _Rambler_ could be distinctly seen by the boys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The intention of the rowers, of whom there were three, to board the motor boat could not be denied.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The intention of the rowers, of whom there were three, to board the motor boat could not be denied.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She lay in the river without motion, save now and then a jerky pull at the anchor-chain, but just below her a rowboat was moving swiftly up stream.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If they succeeded, and knew how to run the motors, the craft would be at their mercy.
