used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon it diminished to a mere speck on the smooth sea.
anew
From this reading That he would again encounter them at no distant date Jenks had no doubt whatever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PREPARATIONS They looked long and steadfastly at the retreating boat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PREPARATIONS They looked long and steadfastly at the retreating boat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading PREPARATIONS They looked long and steadfastly at the retreating boat.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
the specified day of the month
From this reading That he would again encounter them at no distant date Jenks had no doubt whatever.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Soon it diminished to a mere speck on the smooth sea.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading That he would again encounter them at no distant date Jenks had no doubt whatever.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That he would again encounter them at no distant date Jenks had no doubt whatever.
Dyaks
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From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading That he would again encounter them at no distant date Jenks had no doubt whatever.
divisible by two
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
moving swiftly
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading They would return with a force sufficient to insure the wreaking of their vengeance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That he would again encounter them at no distant date Jenks had no doubt whatever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he would again encounter them at no distant date Jenks had no doubt whatever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading They would return with a force sufficient to insure the wreaking of their vengeance.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Soon it diminished to a mere speck on the smooth sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
Jenks
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From this reading That he would again encounter them at no distant date Jenks had no doubt whatever.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
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 PREPARATIONS They looked long and steadfastly at the retreating boat.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading PREPARATIONS They looked long and steadfastly at the retreating boat.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Soon it diminished to a mere speck on the smooth sea.
not any; not one
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They would return with a force sufficient to insure the wreaking of their vengeance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon it diminished to a mere speck on the smooth sea.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS They looked long and steadfastly at the retreating boat.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading PREPARATIONS They looked long and steadfastly at the retreating boat.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They would return with a force sufficient to insure the wreaking of their vengeance.
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Soon it diminished to a mere speck on the smooth sea.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Soon it diminished to a mere speck on the smooth sea.
in the near future
From this reading Soon it diminished to a mere speck on the smooth sea.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading Soon it diminished to a mere speck on the smooth sea.
steadfastlyadverbUS /ˈstedfæstli/
with resolute determination
From this reading PREPARATIONS They looked long and steadfastly at the retreating boat.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading They would return with a force sufficient to insure the wreaking of their vengeance.
tautadjectiveUS /tɔːt/
pulled or drawn tight
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARATIONS They looked long and steadfastly at the retreating boat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They would return with a force sufficient to insure the wreaking of their vengeance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That he would again encounter them at no distant date Jenks had no doubt whatever.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PREPARATIONS They looked long and steadfastly at the retreating boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon it diminished to a mere speck on the smooth sea.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading They would return with a force sufficient to insure the wreaking of their vengeance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The even breeze kept its canvas taut, and the sailor knew that no ruse was intended--the Dyaks were flying from the island in fear and rage.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading That he would again encounter them at no distant date Jenks had no doubt whatever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They would return with a force sufficient to insure the wreaking of their vengeance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would return with a force sufficient to insure the wreaking of their vengeance.
wreakingverbUS /ˈriːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “wreak” — cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
From this reading They would return with a force sufficient to insure the wreaking of their vengeance.
