used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE WITH THE RUSHING WATERS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I was told that the field hands had escaped in another direction before the water rose high enough to prevent it.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was told that the field hands had escaped in another direction before the water rose high enough to prevent it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE WITH THE RUSHING WATERS.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I was told that the field hands had escaped in another direction before the water rose high enough to prevent it.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I was told that the field hands had escaped in another direction before the water rose high enough to prevent it.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading I was told that the field hands had escaped in another direction before the water rose high enough to prevent it.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading I was told that the field hands had escaped in another direction before the water rose high enough to prevent it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
half-way
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From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I was told that the field hands had escaped in another direction before the water rose high enough to prevent it.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I was told that the field hands had escaped in another direction before the water rose high enough to prevent it.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
house-servants
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From this reading Three-quarters of them were negroes, mostly house-servants.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was told that the field hands had escaped in another direction before the water rose high enough to prevent it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Three-quarters of them were negroes, mostly house-servants.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Three-quarters of them were negroes, mostly house-servants.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I was told that the field hands had escaped in another direction before the water rose high enough to prevent it.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading I was told that the field hands had escaped in another direction before the water rose high enough to prevent it.
RUSHINGnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE WITH THE RUSHING WATERS.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE WITH THE RUSHING WATERS.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
Sylvania
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE WITH THE RUSHING WATERS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Three-quarters of them were negroes, mostly house-servants.
Three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading Three-quarters of them were negroes, mostly house-servants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I was told that the field hands had escaped in another direction before the water rose high enough to prevent it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The water had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was told that the field hands had escaped in another direction before the water rose high enough to prevent it.
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 had risen so that the Sylvania had swung around and drifted half-way up to the knoll, or to the houses on the highest part of it.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE WITH THE RUSHING WATERS.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as we were under way, I had a chance to look over our large number of passengers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE WITH THE RUSHING WATERS.
