used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
(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 For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading It seemed to him that the boat which had slipped away from the steamer had anchored somewhere near the _Rambler_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He kept just inside the cabin door at first, for the wind was cold and searching.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It seemed to him that the boat which had slipped away from the steamer had anchored somewhere near the _Rambler_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
a youthful male person
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He kept just inside the cabin door at first, for the wind was cold and searching.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He kept just inside the cabin door at first, for the wind was cold and searching.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He kept just inside the cabin door at first, for the wind was cold and searching.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He kept just inside the cabin door at first, for the wind was cold and searching.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed to him that the boat which had slipped away from the steamer had anchored somewhere near the _Rambler_.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to him that the boat which had slipped away from the steamer had anchored somewhere near the _Rambler_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to him that the boat which had slipped away from the steamer had anchored somewhere near the _Rambler_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He kept just inside the cabin door at first, for the wind was cold and searching.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him that the boat which had slipped away from the steamer had anchored somewhere near the _Rambler_.
and nothing more
From this reading He kept just inside the cabin door at first, for the wind was cold and searching.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept just inside the cabin door at first, for the wind was cold and searching.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It seemed to him that the boat which had slipped away from the steamer had anchored somewhere near the _Rambler_.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading It seemed to him that the boat which had slipped away from the steamer had anchored somewhere near the _Rambler_.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
except for; apart from
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
scampnoun
one who is playfully mischievous
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading He kept just inside the cabin door at first, for the wind was cold and searching.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him that the boat which had slipped away from the steamer had anchored somewhere near the _Rambler_.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading It seemed to him that the boat which had slipped away from the steamer had anchored somewhere near the _Rambler_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
in or at or to some place
From this reading It seemed to him that the boat which had slipped away from the steamer had anchored somewhere near the _Rambler_.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading It seemed to him that the boat which had slipped away from the steamer had anchored somewhere near the _Rambler_.
not in physical motion
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He kept just inside the cabin door at first, for the wind was cold and searching.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT DROPPED ON DECK "I guess my turning on that light started something!" the boy mused, as he darkened the small electric globe in the cabin and sat down to await developments.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him that the boat which had slipped away from the steamer had anchored somewhere near the _Rambler_.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He kept just inside the cabin door at first, for the wind was cold and searching.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I fully believe," Case grunted, as he finally left the cabin and looked out upon the dim river from the deck, "that if we should fly through the air on a cloud there would be some scamp watching us from another cloud!
wreckagenounUS /ˈrekədʒ/
the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
From this reading For a few moments he could hear the working of oars and the push of the current on an advancing boat, and then all was silent save the sighing of the wind and the wash of the river, still burdened at times with floating wreckage.
