used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
highly skilled
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
blow-outs
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From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
breakwaternounUS /ˈbreɪkwɔːtər/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
uttered without voice
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
explosionsnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒənz/
plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WISHING IT ON MR.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was now somewhat past midnight.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WISHING IT ON MR.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now somewhat past midnight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
Oho
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From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WISHING IT ON MR.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was now somewhat past midnight.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
Reade
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From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
retainingverbUS /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
SAMBO
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From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was now somewhat past midnight.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
male cat
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now somewhat past midnight.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading For three hours Tom had been scouting stealthily along this shore section, well to the west of the breakwater.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading For, in pondering over the explosions, Tom had come to the conclusion that the blow-outs on the retaining wall, however accomplished, were controlled from a point to the westward of the sea wall.
WISHINGnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading WISHING IT ON MR.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SAMBO "Oho!" breathed young Reade, as he crouched low behind the fringe of bushes, peering toward the beach.
