used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Then, too, the shadow cast by the overhanging hurricane-deck above added to the general gloom.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then, too, the shadow cast by the overhanging hurricane-deck above added to the general gloom.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At random, Tom started forward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then, too, the shadow cast by the overhanging hurricane-deck above added to the general gloom.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
put or send forth
From this reading Then, too, the shadow cast by the overhanging hurricane-deck above added to the general gloom.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading At random, Tom started forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Then, too, the shadow cast by the overhanging hurricane-deck above added to the general gloom.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Then, too, the shadow cast by the overhanging hurricane-deck above added to the general gloom.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
hurricane-deck
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From this reading Then, too, the shadow cast by the overhanging hurricane-deck above added to the general gloom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
a small worthless amount
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
set afire or burning
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Then, too, the shadow cast by the overhanging hurricane-deck above added to the general gloom.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading At random, Tom started forward.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Then, too, the shadow cast by the overhanging hurricane-deck above added to the general gloom.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At random, Tom started forward.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clouds covered the sky, and so what light might have come from that source was shut off to a great extent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, the shadow cast by the overhanging hurricane-deck above added to the general gloom.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
male cat
From this reading At random, Tom started forward.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, the shadow cast by the overhanging hurricane-deck above added to the general gloom.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
precisely as stated
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK Although the cabin had seemed but poorly lighted, the contrast to the darkness of the promenade deck was very pronounced.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seemed as though the chances of coming upon his comrade would be stronger if he took that direction.
