used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
ADRIFTadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
a young person of either sex
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
CorenounUS /kɔːr/
a small group of indispensable persons or things
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
Ethel
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From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
fishermen's
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From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
Isabel's
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From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
MADMANnounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
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 Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading The work of repair was simple.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The work of repair was simple.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
in the near future
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
hard to endure
From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Soon the craft was restored to running condition, and its passengers went on their way, their hearts filled with new hopes for the safety of the child.
westerlyadverbUS /ˈwestərli/
toward the west
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Ethel remained at the wharf, since the steep climb up the bluff must have proved too trying for her injured ankle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ADRIFT WITH A MADMAN The afflicted child showed marked signs of improvement by the time _The Isabel's_ tender, with its tow, reached the small hamlet of Atlantic--a cluster of fishermen's houses and two stores built on a bluff to the westerly side of Core Sound.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work of repair was simple.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading There the disabled boat was pulled out upon the beach so that the stem was exposed and workmen could get at the injured shaft.
