used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The new canoe lay on the wharf, and beside it was a heap of stores.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The sun had just risen over the trees on St. Helen's Island, and the air was clear and cool.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The new canoe lay on the wharf, and beside it was a heap of stores.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The new canoe lay on the wharf, and beside it was a heap of stores.
BREAKSnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading DANTON BREAKS OUT.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The new canoe lay on the wharf, and beside it was a heap of stores.
Claude
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From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The sun had just risen over the trees on St. Helen's Island, and the air was clear and cool.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The sun had just risen over the trees on St. Helen's Island, and the air was clear and cool.
DANTONnounUS /ˈdæntən/
French revolutionary leader who stormed the Paris bastille and who supported the execution of Louis XVI but was guillotined by Robespierre for his opposition to the Reign of Terror (1759-1794)
From this reading DANTON BREAKS OUT.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Perrot and the two new _engages_ sat on the edge of the wharf.
engagesverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Perrot and the two new _engages_ sat on the edge of the wharf.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
set up or found
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had just risen over the trees on St. Helen's Island, and the air was clear and cool.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The new canoe lay on the wharf, and beside it was a heap of stores.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The sun had just risen over the trees on St. Helen's Island, and the air was clear and cool.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The sun had just risen over the trees on St. Helen's Island, and the air was clear and cool.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The new canoe lay on the wharf, and beside it was a heap of stores.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun had just risen over the trees on St. Helen's Island, and the air was clear and cool.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The new canoe lay on the wharf, and beside it was a heap of stores.
Menard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new canoe lay on the wharf, and beside it was a heap of stores.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The new canoe lay on the wharf, and beside it was a heap of stores.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DANTON BREAKS OUT.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun had just risen over the trees on St. Helen's Island, and the air was clear and cool.
Perrot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perrot and the two new _engages_ sat on the edge of the wharf.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The sun had just risen over the trees on St. Helen's Island, and the air was clear and cool.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Perrot and the two new _engages_ sat on the edge of the wharf.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun had just risen over the trees on St. Helen's Island, and the air was clear and cool.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The new canoe lay on the wharf, and beside it was a heap of stores.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had just risen over the trees on St. Helen's Island, and the air was clear and cool.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The sun had just risen over the trees on St. Helen's Island, and the air was clear and cool.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Perrot and the two new _engages_ sat on the edge of the wharf.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The new canoe lay on the wharf, and beside it was a heap of stores.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
at the time that
From this reading When Menard reached the wharf, early on the following morning, he found Father Claude waiting for him.
