used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At that instant the shock threw the captain across the deck and almost over the railing.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At that instant the shock threw the captain across the deck and almost over the railing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading One arm was in the coat and the other was going down the sleeve when it caught in the lining.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that instant the shock threw the captain across the deck and almost over the railing.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading He caught at the railing with his free hand, but his other hand remained a prisoner in the coat sleeve, while the garment itself stuck in a bunch across his shoulders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He caught at the railing with his free hand, but his other hand remained a prisoner in the coat sleeve, while the garment itself stuck in a bunch across his shoulders.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading One arm was in the coat and the other was going down the sleeve when it caught in the lining.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading One arm was in the coat and the other was going down the sleeve when it caught in the lining.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading At that instant the shock threw the captain across the deck and almost over the railing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One arm was in the coat and the other was going down the sleeve when it caught in the lining.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He caught at the railing with his free hand, but his other hand remained a prisoner in the coat sleeve, while the garment itself stuck in a bunch across his shoulders.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading He caught at the railing with his free hand, but his other hand remained a prisoner in the coat sleeve, while the garment itself stuck in a bunch across his shoulders.
the act of departing
From this reading One arm was in the coat and the other was going down the sleeve when it caught in the lining.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He caught at the railing with his free hand, but his other hand remained a prisoner in the coat sleeve, while the garment itself stuck in a bunch across his shoulders.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He caught at the railing with his free hand, but his other hand remained a prisoner in the coat sleeve, while the garment itself stuck in a bunch across his shoulders.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He caught at the railing with his free hand, but his other hand remained a prisoner in the coat sleeve, while the garment itself stuck in a bunch across his shoulders.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At that instant the shock threw the captain across the deck and almost over the railing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One arm was in the coat and the other was going down the sleeve when it caught in the lining.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He caught at the railing with his free hand, but his other hand remained a prisoner in the coat sleeve, while the garment itself stuck in a bunch across his shoulders.
LARRY
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From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading One arm was in the coat and the other was going down the sleeve when it caught in the lining.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
Nat
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From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
on one occasion
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One arm was in the coat and the other was going down the sleeve when it caught in the lining.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At that instant the shock threw the captain across the deck and almost over the railing.
Ponsberry
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From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He caught at the railing with his free hand, but his other hand remained a prisoner in the coat sleeve, while the garment itself stuck in a bunch across his shoulders.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading At that instant the shock threw the captain across the deck and almost over the railing.
raincoatnounUS /ˈreɪnkoʊt/
a water-resistant coat
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He caught at the railing with his free hand, but his other hand remained a prisoner in the coat sleeve, while the garment itself stuck in a bunch across his shoulders.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading At that instant the shock threw the captain across the deck and almost over the railing.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He caught at the railing with his free hand, but his other hand remained a prisoner in the coat sleeve, while the garment itself stuck in a bunch across his shoulders.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading One arm was in the coat and the other was going down the sleeve when it caught in the lining.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
caught or fixed
From this reading He caught at the railing with his free hand, but his other hand remained a prisoner in the coat sleeve, while the garment itself stuck in a bunch across his shoulders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading At that instant the shock threw the captain across the deck and almost over the railing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
at the time that
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He caught at the railing with his free hand, but his other hand remained a prisoner in the coat sleeve, while the garment itself stuck in a bunch across his shoulders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the hurricane blast reached the _Columbia_, the captain was in the act of slipping on a lined raincoat,--a big affair, with long sleeves and an extra high collar.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading LARRY LEARNS SOMETHING The accident which had happened to Captain Nat Ponsberry was certainly a curious one, although similar to that which once cost the life of a young officer in our navy.
