used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
appreciableadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃəbəl/
enough to be estimated or measured
From this reading By this time the motion of the log had almost ceased; and, at a barely appreciable speed, Ru was drifting toward the center of the lake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading By this time the motion of the log had almost ceased; and, at a barely appreciable speed, Ru was drifting toward the center of the lake.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
broken-off
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From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time the motion of the log had almost ceased; and, at a barely appreciable speed, Ru was drifting toward the center of the lake.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading By this time the motion of the log had almost ceased; and, at a barely appreciable speed, Ru was drifting toward the center of the lake.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading By this time the motion of the log had almost ceased; and, at a barely appreciable speed, Ru was drifting toward the center of the lake.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
at any time
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
set up or found
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
full-lengthadjective
representing or accommodating the entire length
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
gnarledadjectiveUS /nɑːrld/
used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
indigonounUS /ˈɪndəɡoʊ/
a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
infinities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading By this time the motion of the log had almost ceased; and, at a barely appreciable speed, Ru was drifting toward the center of the lake.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
engage in
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading By this time the motion of the log had almost ceased; and, at a barely appreciable speed, Ru was drifting toward the center of the lake.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
new-found
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From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
and nothing more
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
RunounUS /ruː/
a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Almost before he was aware of his new peril, he found himself on the surface of an enormous lake--a much larger lake than he had ever seen before.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
snow-peaks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
move hurridly
From this reading By this time the motion of the log had almost ceased; and, at a barely appreciable speed, Ru was drifting toward the center of the lake.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time the motion of the log had almost ceased; and, at a barely appreciable speed, Ru was drifting toward the center of the lake.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time the motion of the log had almost ceased; and, at a barely appreciable speed, Ru was drifting toward the center of the lake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
not known
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
the topmost one of two
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Its rippling indigo expanse spread far, far away, out of sight and to vague infinities; and Ru could make out only dimly the ragged lines of the snow-peaks that fringed the farther shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
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 _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was still too weak to think of swimming to the bank; and while he lay on his new-found craft, gradually regaining his strength, the current was carrying him steadily toward the unknown blue expanse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
but in spite of that
From this reading _Lost!_ Not yet recovered from his shock and exhaustion, Ru climbed with difficulty onto the gnarled upper surface of the drifting tree trunk and lay there at full-length, his hands clutching a projecting broken-off limb, his feet trailing behind him more than half in the water.
