used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortunately, Captain Truck saw him, and hove a grating close to him with a rope attached to it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Dick caught hold of the grating, and wisely did as he was advised.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Don't be afraid, and you'll be all right."
(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 Don't be afraid, and you'll be all right."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
being joined in close association
From this reading Fortunately, Captain Truck saw him, and hove a grating close to him with a rope attached to it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Don't be afraid, and you'll be all right."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Fortunately, Captain Truck saw him, and hove a grating close to him with a rope attached to it.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Dick caught hold of the grating, and wisely did as he was advised.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Fortunately, Captain Truck saw him, and hove a grating close to him with a rope attached to it.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Hold on to this, young gentleman, until Master Harry comes to help you.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dick caught hold of the grating, and wisely did as he was advised.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
Don't
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From this reading Don't be afraid, and you'll be all right."
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, Captain Truck saw him, and hove a grating close to him with a rope attached to it.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Hold on to this, young gentleman, until Master Harry comes to help you.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading Fortunately, Captain Truck saw him, and hove a grating close to him with a rope attached to it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "Hold on to this, young gentleman, until Master Harry comes to help you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fortunately, Captain Truck saw him, and hove a grating close to him with a rope attached to it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold on to this, young gentleman, until Master Harry comes to help you.
hoveverbUS /hoʊv/
inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Fortunately, Captain Truck saw him, and hove a grating close to him with a rope attached to it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately, Captain Truck saw him, and hove a grating close to him with a rope attached to it.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Hold on to this, young gentleman, until Master Harry comes to help you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick caught hold of the grating, and wisely did as he was advised.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hold on to this, young gentleman, until Master Harry comes to help you.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
precisely, exactly
From this reading Don't be afraid, and you'll be all right."
a strong line
From this reading Fortunately, Captain Truck saw him, and hove a grating close to him with a rope attached to it.
cut with a saw
From this reading Fortunately, Captain Truck saw him, and hove a grating close to him with a rope attached to it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
splashingnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪŋ/
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick caught hold of the grating, and wisely did as he was advised.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Hold on to this, young gentleman, until Master Harry comes to help you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Poor Dick began splashing about, and striking out as he had seen me do; but, beginning to sink, he shouted out, "Help, help!"
TrucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading Fortunately, Captain Truck saw him, and hove a grating close to him with a rope attached to it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Hold on to this, young gentleman, until Master Harry comes to help you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick caught hold of the grating, and wisely did as he was advised.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading Dick caught hold of the grating, and wisely did as he was advised.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fortunately, Captain Truck saw him, and hove a grating close to him with a rope attached to it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hold on to this, young gentleman, until Master Harry comes to help you.
you'll
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From this reading Don't be afraid, and you'll be all right."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Hold on to this, young gentleman, until Master Harry comes to help you.
