used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ACROSS THE SAVE The fact that they lost their oars was what saved them.
anew
From this reading "We're in luck," said Steve, quietly, as he sat down again in the boat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were seen at once, and there was a sharp cry from the shore, and an order to cease firing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We're in luck," said Steve, quietly, as he sat down again in the boat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading They were seen at once, and there was a sharp cry from the shore, and an order to cease firing.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading They were seen at once, and there was a sharp cry from the shore, and an order to cease firing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading ACROSS THE SAVE The fact that they lost their oars was what saved them.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We're in luck," said Steve, quietly, as he sat down again in the boat.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading ACROSS THE SAVE The fact that they lost their oars was what saved them.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "We're in luck," said Steve, quietly, as he sat down again in the boat.
monitorverbUS /ˈmɑːnətər/
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading ACROSS THE SAVE The fact that they lost their oars was what saved them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
on one occasion
From this reading They were seen at once, and there was a sharp cry from the shore, and an order to cease firing.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They were seen at once, and there was a sharp cry from the shore, and an order to cease firing.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
with low volume
From this reading "We're in luck," said Steve, quietly, as he sat down again in the boat.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We're in luck," said Steve, quietly, as he sat down again in the boat.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "We're in luck," said Steve, quietly, as he sat down again in the boat.
except for; apart from
From this reading ACROSS THE SAVE The fact that they lost their oars was what saved them.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading ACROSS THE SAVE The fact that they lost their oars was what saved them.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
searchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were seen at once, and there was a sharp cry from the shore, and an order to cease firing.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading They were seen at once, and there was a sharp cry from the shore, and an order to cease firing.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
Steve
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From this reading "We're in luck," said Steve, quietly, as he sat down again in the boat.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ACROSS THE SAVE The fact that they lost their oars was what saved them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACROSS THE SAVE The fact that they lost their oars was what saved them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE SAVE The fact that they lost their oars was what saved them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ACROSS THE SAVE The fact that they lost their oars was what saved them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were seen at once, and there was a sharp cry from the shore, and an order to cease firing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ACROSS THE SAVE The fact that they lost their oars was what saved them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
upsettingadjectiveUS /əpˈsetɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ACROSS THE SAVE The fact that they lost their oars was what saved them.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
We're
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From this reading "We're in luck," said Steve, quietly, as he sat down again in the boat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were seen at once, and there was a sharp cry from the shore, and an order to cease firing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ACROSS THE SAVE The fact that they lost their oars was what saved them.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading With a quick and ready wit, the two scouts leaped to their feet, at the risk of upsetting the boat, and waved their hands, in token of their helplessness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For now, its attention evidently attracted by the sudden outburst of firing, the nearest monitor sent its searchlight flashing down upon them, and the little boat, with its helpless burden, was plainly visible from the shore.
