used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLAD SURPRISE.
(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 Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
the two together, not just one
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Leave them here, we can take care of them; and leave the schooner too.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Leave them here, we can take care of them; and leave the schooner too.
Charlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Charlie,” said the captain, “I’ll take these people home in the schooner.”
convulsiveadjectiveUS /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading A GLAD SURPRISE.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Leave them here, we can take care of them; and leave the schooner too.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Charlie,” said the captain, “I’ll take these people home in the schooner.”
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Charlie,” said the captain, “I’ll take these people home in the schooner.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
go away from a place
From this reading “Leave them here, we can take care of them; and leave the schooner too.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Charlie,” said the captain, “I’ll take these people home in the schooner.”
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
RhinesnounUS /raɪnz/
plural of “rhine” — United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Charlie,” said the captain, “I’ll take these people home in the schooner.”
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading “Charlie,” said the captain, “I’ll take these people home in the schooner.”
express in speech
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A GLAD SURPRISE.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
carry out
From this reading “Charlie,” said the captain, “I’ll take these people home in the schooner.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Leave them here, we can take care of them; and leave the schooner too.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Charlie,” said the captain, “I’ll take these people home in the schooner.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Leave them here, we can take care of them; and leave the schooner too.
twitchedverbUS /twɪtʃt/
past form of “twitch” — make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Leave them here, we can take care of them; and leave the schooner too.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN the course of three hours, it was evident that both of the rescued persons were reviving fast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though unable to speak, they swallowed eagerly all that Captain Rhines thought proper to give; the expression returned to their eyes and features, and their limbs twitched with convulsive starts.
