used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Gilliatt had chosen the channel along the coast among the rocks.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Gilliatt had chosen the channel along the coast among the rocks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the most dangerous way, but it was the most direct.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Gilliatt had chosen the channel along the coast among the rocks.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Gilliatt had chosen the channel along the coast among the rocks.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
creditornounUS /ˈkredətər/
a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It was the most dangerous way, but it was the most direct.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
command with authority
From this reading It was the most dangerous way, but it was the most direct.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
Gilliatt
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From this reading Gilliatt had chosen the channel along the coast among the rocks.
GuernseynounUS /ˈɡɜːrnzi/
a Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To take the shortest route was his only thought.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
irreparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrepərəbəl/
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the most dangerous way, but it was the most direct.
go away from a place
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
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 THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was the most dangerous way, but it was the most direct.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
and nothing more
From this reading To take the shortest route was his only thought.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Gilliatt had chosen the channel along the coast among the rocks.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading To take the shortest route was his only thought.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
Shipwrecks
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From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading To take the shortest route was his only thought.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
carry out
From this reading To take the shortest route was his only thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To take the shortest route was his only thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the most dangerous way, but it was the most direct.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE ROCK I THE PLACE WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO REACH, AND DIFFICULT TO LEAVE The bark which had been observed at so many points on the coast of Guernsey on the previous evening was, as the reader has guessed, the old Dutch barge or sloop.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Shipwrecks will not wait; the sea is a pressing creditor; an hour's delay may be irreparable.
