used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOLD PLAN.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
fearless and daring
From this reading A BOLD PLAN.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
downstreamadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈstriːm/
away from the source or with the current
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/
plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees
From this reading "Hold on, fellers!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold on, fellers!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
Let's
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From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
engage in
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hold on, fellers!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A BOLD PLAN.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
with speed
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
rottenadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtən/
very bad
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
express in words
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
Shafter
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From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
moving very fast
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
except if; if not
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
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 The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Let's get a line on what this rotten old shore looks like," Max plainly heard Ted Shafter say, in a low tone.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Looking closely at the point from whence the sound proceeded Max believed he could make out an object that seemed darker than the surroundings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The oars continued to dip in the water, for unless this were done continually the swift current would carry the boat downstream rapidly enough.
