used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The stout ship, too, stout as she was, quickly yielded to the fury of the breakers.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading The stout ship, too, stout as she was, quickly yielded to the fury of the breakers.
lacking funds
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Still the waters seemed to cry out for more.
dearly loved
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each time they rushed up more and more were torn from their hold.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Still the waters seemed to cry out for more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Each time they rushed up more and more were torn from their hold.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The stout ship, too, stout as she was, quickly yielded to the fury of the breakers.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Each time they rushed up more and more were torn from their hold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
ingulfing
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From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Still the waters seemed to cry out for more.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
with speed
From this reading The stout ship, too, stout as she was, quickly yielded to the fury of the breakers.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
done under pressure
From this reading Each time they rushed up more and more were torn from their hold.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Still the waters seemed to cry out for more.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The stout ship, too, stout as she was, quickly yielded to the fury of the breakers.
transport commercially
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
having a supporting base
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still the waters seemed to cry out for more.
dependable
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
surgesnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəz/
plural of “surge” — a sudden forceful flow
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
swimmersnounUS /ˈswɪmərz/
plural of “swimmer” — a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some strong swimmers struggled for a few moments amid the boiling surges for dear life, but the shrieks of most of them were speedily silenced in death.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each time they rushed up more and more were torn from their hold.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
up to a particular time
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Each time they rushed up more and more were torn from their hold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still the waters seemed to cry out for more.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The stout ship, too, stout as she was, quickly yielded to the fury of the breakers.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Each time they rushed up more and more were torn from their hold.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Each time they rushed up more and more were torn from their hold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stout ship, too, stout as she was, quickly yielded to the fury of the breakers.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Still the waters seemed to cry out for more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
which person or people
From this reading In an instant more the raging seas, foaming and hissing, broke over the stout ship, ingulfing in their eager embrace many of those who were till then standing on the deck full of life and strength.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading The stout ship, too, stout as she was, quickly yielded to the fury of the breakers.
