used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading So the various members of the little party stretched themselves out as best they might.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
move gently or carefully
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading There was nothing, however, to mitigate the hardness of the surface on which they lay, except their own will to endure it.
apart from; not including
From this reading There was nothing, however, to mitigate the hardness of the surface on which they lay, except their own will to endure it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
the act of departing
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
hardnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrdnəs/
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
From this reading There was nothing, however, to mitigate the hardness of the surface on which they lay, except their own will to endure it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
jokinglyadverbUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋli/
in jest
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was nothing, however, to mitigate the hardness of the surface on which they lay, except their own will to endure it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So the various members of the little party stretched themselves out as best they might.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading So the various members of the little party stretched themselves out as best they might.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So the various members of the little party stretched themselves out as best they might.
mitigateverbUS /ˈmɪtəɡeɪt/
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
From this reading There was nothing, however, to mitigate the hardness of the surface on which they lay, except their own will to endure it.
in motion
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing, however, to mitigate the hardness of the surface on which they lay, except their own will to endure it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So the various members of the little party stretched themselves out as best they might.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was nothing, however, to mitigate the hardness of the surface on which they lay, except their own will to endure it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So the various members of the little party stretched themselves out as best they might.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was nothing, however, to mitigate the hardness of the surface on which they lay, except their own will to endure it.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading So the various members of the little party stretched themselves out as best they might.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
Raymond
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From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
not in physical motion
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading So the various members of the little party stretched themselves out as best they might.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading There was nothing, however, to mitigate the hardness of the surface on which they lay, except their own will to endure it.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading So the various members of the little party stretched themselves out as best they might.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing, however, to mitigate the hardness of the surface on which they lay, except their own will to endure it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading So the various members of the little party stretched themselves out as best they might.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading A few thin gray clouds were coming in from the east, but the sun was still warm and invited to ease and comfort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
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 The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was nothing, however, to mitigate the hardness of the surface on which they lay, except their own will to endure it.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Raymond had declared jokingly that they were making two knots, it was probably a fact that they were not going so fast as that.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There was nothing, however, to mitigate the hardness of the surface on which they lay, except their own will to endure it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The raft, however, with its broad sail before an increasing breeze, was moving through the water at a rate that was perceptible, and that, to their joy, was taking them toward a safe, neutral country.
