used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
at or in the front
From this reading What was the meaning of the launch ahead of their own?
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
BATTERIESnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading RUNNING THE BATTERIES The midshipmen gazed fearfully toward the island.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could it mean?
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading RUNNING THE BATTERIES The midshipmen gazed fearfully toward the island.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading RUNNING THE BATTERIES The midshipmen gazed fearfully toward the island.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading RUNNING THE BATTERIES The midshipmen gazed fearfully toward the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What could it mean?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading What was the meaning of the launch ahead of their own?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What could it mean?
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading What was the meaning of the launch ahead of their own?
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading RUNNING THE BATTERIES The midshipmen gazed fearfully toward the island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What was the meaning of the launch ahead of their own?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading What was the meaning of the launch ahead of their own?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading RUNNING THE BATTERIES The midshipmen gazed fearfully toward the island.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly from a point on the far end of the island a single flame of fire shot in the air; the breeze caught it, helping it forward on its career of destruction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUNNING THE BATTERIES The midshipmen gazed fearfully toward the island.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What was the meaning of the launch ahead of their own?
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading RUNNING THE BATTERIES The midshipmen gazed fearfully toward the island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was the meaning of the launch ahead of their own?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could it mean?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had the grass on the island been fired, and if so, would the fire reach dangerous proportions before the fleet had safely passed its shelter?
