used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading If each of us take two hours apiece, we shall easily get through the dark hours of the night."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "Shure, Mr Shobbrok, how are we to fight the wild bastes or savages, if they come, without arms?" asked Dan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Shure, Mr Shobbrok, how are we to fight the wild bastes or savages, if they come, without arms?" asked Dan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
bastes
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From this reading "Shure, Mr Shobbrok, how are we to fight the wild bastes or savages, if they come, without arms?" asked Dan.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
coastedverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪd/
past form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Shure, Mr Shobbrok, how are we to fight the wild bastes or savages, if they come, without arms?" asked Dan.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
Dan
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From this reading "Shure, Mr Shobbrok, how are we to fight the wild bastes or savages, if they come, without arms?" asked Dan.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading If each of us take two hours apiece, we shall easily get through the dark hours of the night."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If each of us take two hours apiece, we shall easily get through the dark hours of the night."
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading If each of us take two hours apiece, we shall easily get through the dark hours of the night."
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "Shure, Mr Shobbrok, how are we to fight the wild bastes or savages, if they come, without arms?" asked Dan.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If each of us take two hours apiece, we shall easily get through the dark hours of the night."
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
habitations
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From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading If each of us take two hours apiece, we shall easily get through the dark hours of the night."
how
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From this reading "Shure, Mr Shobbrok, how are we to fight the wild bastes or savages, if they come, without arms?" asked Dan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If each of us take two hours apiece, we shall easily get through the dark hours of the night."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
inhabitverbUS /ˌɪnˈhæbət/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
lances
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From this reading "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
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 "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Shure, Mr Shobbrok, how are we to fight the wild bastes or savages, if they come, without arms?" asked Dan.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading If each of us take two hours apiece, we shall easily get through the dark hours of the night."
not any; not one
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
on one occasion
From this reading "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
by chance
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If each of us take two hours apiece, we shall easily get through the dark hours of the night."
sharpenverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpən/
make sharp or sharper
From this reading "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
Shobbrok
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From this reading "Shure, Mr Shobbrok, how are we to fight the wild bastes or savages, if they come, without arms?" asked Dan.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
Shure
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From this reading "Shure, Mr Shobbrok, how are we to fight the wild bastes or savages, if they come, without arms?" asked Dan.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
carry out
From this reading If each of us take two hours apiece, we shall easily get through the dark hours of the night."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Shure, Mr Shobbrok, how are we to fight the wild bastes or savages, if they come, without arms?" asked Dan.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If each of us take two hours apiece, we shall easily get through the dark hours of the night."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If each of us take two hours apiece, we shall easily get through the dark hours of the night."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If each of us take two hours apiece, we shall easily get through the dark hours of the night."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
look attentively
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "Though we are not at sea, my friends," said the mate, "we must set a watch, to guard against the attack of wild animals or savages; for though we saw no habitations as we coasted along the shore, people may possibly inhabit the interior.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "As for the wild beasts, we will at once cut some long poles, and sharpen the ends in the fire to serve as lances.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "With regard to the savages, I do not, I confess, expect a visit from them; but if any do come, we must try to win their friendship," answered the mate.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Shure, Mr Shobbrok, how are we to fight the wild bastes or savages, if they come, without arms?" asked Dan.
