used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading The Captain of the boat was seated in the pilot house, calmly smoking a cigarette while he waited.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain of the boat was seated in the pilot house, calmly smoking a cigarette while he waited.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading The Captain of the boat was seated in the pilot house, calmly smoking a cigarette while he waited.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
firearmnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrm/
a portable gun
From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
gangplanknounUS /ˈɡæŋplæŋk/
a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
gougedverbUS /ɡaʊdʒd/
past form of “gouge” — force with the thumb
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Captain of the boat was seated in the pilot house, calmly smoking a cigarette while he waited.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Captain of the boat was seated in the pilot house, calmly smoking a cigarette while he waited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
not any; not one
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The Captain of the boat was seated in the pilot house, calmly smoking a cigarette while he waited.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
revolutionsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The Captain of the boat was seated in the pilot house, calmly smoking a cigarette while he waited.
get by special effort
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The Captain of the boat was seated in the pilot house, calmly smoking a cigarette while he waited.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
Starland
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From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
tugboatnounUS /ˈtʌɡboʊt/
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Running across the gangplank, with a firearm in each hand, Major Starland bounded up the few steps leading to the upper deck.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The Captain of the boat was seated in the pilot house, calmly smoking a cigarette while he waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
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 water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
in or at the place that
From this reading The water was deep enough to permit the craft to lie against the bank, where it was held by the gentle turning of the screw.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Captain of the boat was seated in the pilot house, calmly smoking a cigarette while he waited.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With a few more vigorous revolutions, the prow would have gouged into the bank, or taken the boat into the river on the proper direction of the wheel.
Yozarro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his haste General Yozarro had given no orders to secure the tugboat in place, nor was there need of doing so.
