abutsverbUS /əˈbʌts/
third-person singular of “abut” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was repeatedly warned against sharks which were reported numerous in those waters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
rid of obstructions
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
travel across or pass over
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
communicated in words
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
GibraltarnounUS /dʒɪˈbrɔːltər/
location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules
From this reading Paul next went to Gibraltar.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was repeatedly warned against sharks which were reported numerous in those waters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Paul next went to Gibraltar.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading He was repeatedly warned against sharks which were reported numerous in those waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
offalnoun
viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul next went to Gibraltar.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading He was repeatedly warned against sharks which were reported numerous in those waters.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading He was repeatedly warned against sharks which were reported numerous in those waters.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
sharksnounUS /ʃɑːrks/
plural of “shark” — any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading He was repeatedly warned against sharks which were reported numerous in those waters.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
straitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was repeatedly warned against sharks which were reported numerous in those waters.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paul next went to Gibraltar.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
precisely as stated
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading He was repeatedly warned against sharks which were reported numerous in those waters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.
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 This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He was repeatedly warned against sharks which were reported numerous in those waters.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Paul next went to Gibraltar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was repeatedly warned against sharks which were reported numerous in those waters.
in or at the place that
From this reading An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was repeatedly warned against sharks which were reported numerous in those waters.
