used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were marooned until spring at least.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading She would keep the bird until then.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
Ellen
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From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
divisible by two
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was too late.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She would keep the bird until then.
Klayu
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From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
Kon
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From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was too late.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were marooned until spring at least.
engage in
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
maroonedadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading They were marooned until spring at least.
not any; not one
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
pigeonnounUS /ˈpɪdʒən/
wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
RATIONSnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
reef-guarded
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From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would keep the bird until then.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
the season of growth
From this reading They were marooned until spring at least.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She would keep the bird until then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were marooned until spring at least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was too late.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They were marooned until spring at least.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON RATIONS After the great November storm was over, Ellen realized that her problem--for the present--had been taken out of her hands.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
a Caucasian
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even if the pigeon were sent now, the White Chief would not risk bringing a schooner to the Island of Kon Klayu; there was no boat built that could make a landing on its reef-guarded shores during the winter season.
