used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Several trips were necessary, but at last everything was safely landed, just on the verge of dusk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Then they packed the supplies and implements they had brought into the small boat, and rowed to the beach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Then they packed the supplies and implements they had brought into the small boat, and rowed to the beach.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then they packed the supplies and implements they had brought into the small boat, and rowed to the beach.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Several trips were necessary, but at last everything was safely landed, just on the verge of dusk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
dinned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
let fall to the ground
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Several trips were necessary, but at last everything was safely landed, just on the verge of dusk.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Several trips were necessary, but at last everything was safely landed, just on the verge of dusk.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ross followed suit.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
set up or found
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
ten 10s
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading Then they packed the supplies and implements they had brought into the small boat, and rowed to the beach.
an instinctive motive
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
and nothing more
From this reading Several trips were necessary, but at last everything was safely landed, just on the verge of dusk.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Several trips were necessary, but at last everything was safely landed, just on the verge of dusk.
immediately past
From this reading Several trips were necessary, but at last everything was safely landed, just on the verge of dusk.
Lester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
maximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
absolutely essential
From this reading Several trips were necessary, but at last everything was safely landed, just on the verge of dusk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Several trips were necessary, but at last everything was safely landed, just on the verge of dusk.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Then they packed the supplies and implements they had brought into the small boat, and rowed to the beach.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Ross followed suit.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading Then they packed the supplies and implements they had brought into the small boat, and rowed to the beach.
move hurridly
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Several trips were necessary, but at last everything was safely landed, just on the verge of dusk.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several trips were necessary, but at last everything was safely landed, just on the verge of dusk.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then they packed the supplies and implements they had brought into the small boat, and rowed to the beach.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
move hurridly
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Ross followed suit.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Then they packed the supplies and implements they had brought into the small boat, and rowed to the beach.
tantalizingadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋ/
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they packed the supplies and implements they had brought into the small boat, and rowed to the beach.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Several trips were necessary, but at last everything was safely landed, just on the verge of dusk.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
urgingsnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋz/
plural of “urging” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading Several trips were necessary, but at last everything was safely landed, just on the verge of dusk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
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 A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading However, "better to be safe than sorry," was the maxim that had been dinned into Lester by his father, and despite the urgings of the others, he felt his way, foot by foot, until he found a good place to drop anchor a hundred feet from shore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
at the time that
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DISCOVERY--CONCLUSION As the boys were unfamiliar with this part of the coast, and did not know what depth of water they might expect to find, they had to moderate their speed, a tantalizing proceeding when every impulse prompted them to rush ashore.
