used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
highly skilled
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Tom,” declared Remington, when they were ashore, “I’m as hungry as seven bears.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading “Tom,” declared Remington, when they were ashore, “I’m as hungry as seven bears.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Fry some bacon and make some coffee, won’t you, before you pitch the tents?”
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading “Tom,” declared Remington, when they were ashore, “I’m as hungry as seven bears.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Fry some bacon and make some coffee, won’t you, before you pitch the tents?”
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Fry some bacon and make some coffee, won’t you, before you pitch the tents?”
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Tom,” declared Remington, when they were ashore, “I’m as hungry as seven bears.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
FryverbUS /fraɪ/
be excessively hot
From this reading Fry some bacon and make some coffee, won’t you, before you pitch the tents?”
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
gullsnounUS /ɡʌlz/
plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading “Tom,” declared Remington, when they were ashore, “I’m as hungry as seven bears.
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From this reading “Tom,” declared Remington, when they were ashore, “I’m as hungry as seven bears.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
Kuglutuk
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From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
engage in
From this reading Fry some bacon and make some coffee, won’t you, before you pitch the tents?”
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 Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
northeasterlyadjectiveUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːstərli/
coming from the northeast
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading Fry some bacon and make some coffee, won’t you, before you pitch the tents?”
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
in the near future
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
PRIMEVALadjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
Remington
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From this reading “Tom,” declared Remington, when they were ashore, “I’m as hungry as seven bears.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading “Tom,” declared Remington, when they were ashore, “I’m as hungry as seven bears.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Fry some bacon and make some coffee, won’t you, before you pitch the tents?”
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Fry some bacon and make some coffee, won’t you, before you pitch the tents?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Tom,” declared Remington, when they were ashore, “I’m as hungry as seven bears.
male cat
From this reading “Tom,” declared Remington, when they were ashore, “I’m as hungry as seven bears.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Presently Kuglutuk turned the boat into the mouth of a river, and ascending the stream for a little distance, against a strong current, made a landing near the foot of a rushing, tumultuous rapid.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
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 Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Tom,” declared Remington, when they were ashore, “I’m as hungry as seven bears.
at the time that
From this reading “Tom,” declared Remington, when they were ashore, “I’m as hungry as seven bears.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Many wild ducks, gulls and other water fowl and birds flew about the islands, hovered over the water or rested upon the waves.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE WILDERNESS PRIMEVAL The passage of the channel leading into Richmond Gulf was accomplished without adventure, and within the gulf the power boat took a northeasterly direction, passing several small islands.
won't
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From this reading Fry some bacon and make some coffee, won’t you, before you pitch the tents?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Fry some bacon and make some coffee, won’t you, before you pitch the tents?”
