used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The warning shout and the cry that announced the disaster were punctuated only by a breath.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The warning shout and the cry that announced the disaster were punctuated only by a breath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
babelnounUS /ˈbæbəl/
(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another
From this reading Then followed a babel of orders and the quick clanging of signal bells in the engine room.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Then followed a babel of orders and the quick clanging of signal bells in the engine room.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "Boat under our starboard bow, sir--we've run her down."
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The warning shout and the cry that announced the disaster were punctuated only by a breath.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The warning shout and the cry that announced the disaster were punctuated only by a breath.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
clangingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋɪŋ/
having a loud resonant metallic sound
From this reading Then followed a babel of orders and the quick clanging of signal bells in the engine room.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The warning shout and the cry that announced the disaster were punctuated only by a breath.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading The warning shout and the cry that announced the disaster were punctuated only by a breath.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Boat under our starboard bow, sir--we've run her down."
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Then followed a babel of orders and the quick clanging of signal bells in the engine room.
divisible by two
From this reading The note of fright in it penetrated even through the shrieks of the gale.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then followed a babel of orders and the quick clanging of signal bells in the engine room.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The note of fright in it penetrated even through the shrieks of the gale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The note of fright in it penetrated even through the shrieks of the gale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The note of fright in it penetrated even through the shrieks of the gale.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The note of fright in it penetrated even through the shrieks of the gale.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
a brief written record
From this reading The note of fright in it penetrated even through the shrieks of the gale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
and nothing more
From this reading The warning shout and the cry that announced the disaster were punctuated only by a breath.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Then followed a babel of orders and the quick clanging of signal bells in the engine room.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Boat under our starboard bow, sir--we've run her down."
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The note of fright in it penetrated even through the shrieks of the gale.
punctuatedverbUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “punctuate” — insert punctuation marks into
From this reading The warning shout and the cry that announced the disaster were punctuated only by a breath.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Then followed a babel of orders and the quick clanging of signal bells in the engine room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then followed a babel of orders and the quick clanging of signal bells in the engine room.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Boat under our starboard bow, sir--we've run her down."
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading The note of fright in it penetrated even through the shrieks of the gale.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Then followed a babel of orders and the quick clanging of signal bells in the engine room.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Boat under our starboard bow, sir--we've run her down."
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading "Boat under our starboard bow, sir--we've run her down."
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The warning shout and the cry that announced the disaster were punctuated only by a breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then followed a babel of orders and the quick clanging of signal bells in the engine room.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The note of fright in it penetrated even through the shrieks of the gale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Boat under our starboard bow, sir--we've run her down."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The warning shout and the cry that announced the disaster were punctuated only by a breath.
we've
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From this reading "Boat under our starboard bow, sir--we've run her down."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CARRIED AWAY TO SEA As the big, black hull of the steamer crashed into the sail boat, a loud shout went up from her deck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The warning shout and the cry that announced the disaster were punctuated only by a breath.
