used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Do you realize that we've made a very valuable find this morning, after all, Sally?" she cried.
(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 "Do you realize that we've made a very valuable find this morning, after all, Sally?" she cried.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doris, however, was not so much depressed as she was baffled by this curious turn of the morning's investigation.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading Doris, however, was not so much depressed as she was baffled by this curious turn of the morning's investigation.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
placed in a grave
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
CLUEnounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Do you realize that we've made a very valuable find this morning, after all, Sally?" she cried.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Doris, however, was not so much depressed as she was baffled by this curious turn of the morning's investigation.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you realize that we've made a very valuable find this morning, after all, Sally?" she cried.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading Doris, however, was not so much depressed as she was baffled by this curious turn of the morning's investigation.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
exultantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Do you realize that we've made a very valuable find this morning, after all, Sally?" she cried.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Doris, however, was not so much depressed as she was baffled by this curious turn of the morning's investigation.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Doris, however, was not so much depressed as she was baffled by this curious turn of the morning's investigation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
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 Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Do you realize that we've made a very valuable find this morning, after all, Sally?" she cried.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Doris, however, was not so much depressed as she was baffled by this curious turn of the morning's investigation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Doris, however, was not so much depressed as she was baffled by this curious turn of the morning's investigation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Doris, however, was not so much depressed as she was baffled by this curious turn of the morning's investigation.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading "Do you realize that we've made a very valuable find this morning, after all, Sally?" she cried.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
witty remark
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
SlippernounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Doris, however, was not so much depressed as she was baffled by this curious turn of the morning's investigation.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Doris, however, was not so much depressed as she was baffled by this curious turn of the morning's investigation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Doris, however, was not so much depressed as she was baffled by this curious turn of the morning's investigation.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
unearthingverbUS /əˈnɜːrθɪŋ/
-ing form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading "Do you realize that we've made a very valuable find this morning, after all, Sally?" she cried.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Do you realize that we've made a very valuable find this morning, after all, Sally?" she cried.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST CLUE It was a discouraged pair that rowed home from Slipper Point that morning.
we've
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From this reading "Do you realize that we've made a very valuable find this morning, after all, Sally?" she cried.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thinking hard, she suddenly shipped her oars and turned about to face Sally with an exultant little exclamation.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Sally was depressed beyond words by their recent discovery, for she had counted many long months on her "pirate theory" and the ultimate unearthing of buried treasure.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you realize that we've made a very valuable find this morning, after all, Sally?" she cried.
