used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
(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 There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
beaconsnounUS /ˈbiːkənz/
plural of “beacon” — a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
Hagle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
ten 10s
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
not one, and not any
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
on one occasion
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
by chance
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
PokeverbUS /poʊk/
poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
puntverbUS /pʌnt/
kick the ball
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
rescuingverbUS /ˈreskjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
Shark's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
shorewardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrwərd/
(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading There was light enough for such study; all along the shore were blazing beacons, huge if smoky torches.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — 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 Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was no waste of time in explanations while the rescuing craft drove shoreward, or while the four were scrambling aboard.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sam led his little party straight to the water’s edge, and there almost at once caught sight of the boat with the punt in tow.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Then Step and Poke backed away from the beach, not resting on their oars until the boat was perhaps a hundred yards from the land.
Zorn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The presence of Zorn and Hagle, Sam’s battered countenance, a not wholly convincing increase in the Shark’s indifference of manner--none of these things escaped the observation of the other members of the club.
