AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the unusual din the voice of the captain rose deep and resonant.
in addition
From this reading The noise also aroused Bert and Mason.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The noise also aroused Bert and Mason.
aroused or activated
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
Bert
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From this reading The noise also aroused Bert and Mason.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading Harry sat up in his bunk in wonderment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Above the unusual din the voice of the captain rose deep and resonant.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
clankingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋkɪŋ/
having a hard nonresonant metallic sound
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
cordagenounUS /ˈkɔːrdədʒ/
the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Above the unusual din the voice of the captain rose deep and resonant.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading Above the unusual din the voice of the captain rose deep and resonant.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
foundrynounUS /ˈfaʊndri/
factory where metal castings are produced
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry sat up in his bunk in wonderment.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading The noise also aroused Bert and Mason.
the force of workers available
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
methodicaladjectiveUS /məˈθɑːdəkəl/
characterized by method and orderliness
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noise also aroused Bert and Mason.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
resonantadjectiveUS /ˈrezənənt/
characterized by resonance
From this reading Above the unusual din the voice of the captain rose deep and resonant.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Above the unusual din the voice of the captain rose deep and resonant.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Harry sat up in his bunk in wonderment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
transport commercially
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
trucksnounUS /trʌks/
plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Above the unusual din the voice of the captain rose deep and resonant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Harry sat up in his bunk in wonderment.
under normal conditions
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Above the unusual din the voice of the captain rose deep and resonant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The usually quiet and methodical ship seemed to have in an instant been transformed into what to the ear might easily resemble an iron foundry.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Harry sat up in his bunk in wonderment.
ZONEnounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading IN THE DANGER ZONE Harry was awakened the next morning by the clanking of heavy chains, rumbling of iron trucks, banging of doors, creaking of cordage, and the hoarse shouts of men.
