used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
(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 When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
Andy
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From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
Dream's
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From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
Gil
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From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
gunwales
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From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
Jenkins
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From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
not any; not one
From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
seekersnounUS /ˈsiːkərz/
plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
move hurridly
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
having a supporting base
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
tendersnounUS /ˈtendərz/
plural of “tender” — something that can be used as an official medium of payment
From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
There's
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From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “There’s no question about those being the _Day Dream’s_ tenders,” Jenkins said, after a long scrutiny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I suppose father has anchored further down the coast, and is coming up to look for us,” Gil said, in a tone of satisfaction.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Two boats were coming up the western shore of the island, both loaded nearly to the gunwales, and evidently heading for the place where the little party was standing.
at the time that
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
a Caucasian
From this reading “White boats with gilt ribbons are not so plentiful in these waters that there can be more than two sets near here.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When Andy made this startling announcement the treasure seekers abandoned their work to run with all speed to the beach where the statement could be verified by the evidence of their own senses.
