used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Beyond this, I had no time for much save action.
anew
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But it was already out of sight in the dense gloom, while not the slightest sound reached me for guidance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond this, I had no time for much save action.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was already out of sight in the dense gloom, while not the slightest sound reached me for guidance.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading But it was already out of sight in the dense gloom, while not the slightest sound reached me for guidance.
true confidential information
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
divisible by two
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it was already out of sight in the dense gloom, while not the slightest sound reached me for guidance.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading But it was already out of sight in the dense gloom, while not the slightest sound reached me for guidance.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading But it was already out of sight in the dense gloom, while not the slightest sound reached me for guidance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beyond this, I had no time for much save action.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
only a very short time before
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
how
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From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
a single distinct event
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
and nothing more
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it was already out of sight in the dense gloom, while not the slightest sound reached me for guidance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Beyond this, I had no time for much save action.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
not any; not one
From this reading Beyond this, I had no time for much save action.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was already out of sight in the dense gloom, while not the slightest sound reached me for guidance.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
purportingverbUS /pərˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
with speed
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But it was already out of sight in the dense gloom, while not the slightest sound reached me for guidance.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
except for; apart from
From this reading Beyond this, I had no time for much save action.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But it was already out of sight in the dense gloom, while not the slightest sound reached me for guidance.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading But it was already out of sight in the dense gloom, while not the slightest sound reached me for guidance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But it was already out of sight in the dense gloom, while not the slightest sound reached me for guidance.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
express in words
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of them have it as I recall the details of the incident, although it all occurred so rapidly that I myself can hardly tell just how 't was done.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Beyond this, I had no time for much save action.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Beyond this, I had no time for much save action.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
troublousadjective
full of trouble
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
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 I know that I scrambled again to my knees, resting half in the water, my purpose being to fling myself into the river in an effort to regain the boat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But it was already out of sight in the dense gloom, while not the slightest sound reached me for guidance.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE SHORE What followed was long a famous story on the border, and I have even read it written out most carefully in books purporting to tell the history of those troublous times.
