used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The tramping of feet above the boys sounded for a moment, then ceased.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
bawlingnoun
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading Von Kluck's hoarse voice was bawling out orders mixed with great sea oaths.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The tramping of feet above the boys sounded for a moment, then ceased.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The tramping of feet above the boys sounded for a moment, then ceased.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading He was driving the men to some duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was driving the men to some duty.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The tramping of feet above the boys sounded for a moment, then ceased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tramping of feet above the boys sounded for a moment, then ceased.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
brought together in one place
From this reading Judging from the sounds they thought the men had gathered in the waist of the vessel.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Von Kluck's hoarse voice was bawling out orders mixed with great sea oaths.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Judging from the sounds they thought the men had gathered in the waist of the vessel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was driving the men to some duty.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Von Kluck's hoarse voice was bawling out orders mixed with great sea oaths.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Judging from the sounds they thought the men had gathered in the waist of the vessel.
JudgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Judging from the sounds they thought the men had gathered in the waist of the vessel.
Kluck's
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From this reading Von Kluck's hoarse voice was bawling out orders mixed with great sea oaths.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was driving the men to some duty.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Von Kluck's hoarse voice was bawling out orders mixed with great sea oaths.
a particular point in time
From this reading The tramping of feet above the boys sounded for a moment, then ceased.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Von Kluck's hoarse voice was bawling out orders mixed with great sea oaths.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Von Kluck's hoarse voice was bawling out orders mixed with great sea oaths.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Von Kluck's hoarse voice was bawling out orders mixed with great sea oaths.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Von Kluck's hoarse voice was bawling out orders mixed with great sea oaths.
SHIPWRECKnounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was driving the men to some duty.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Judging from the sounds they thought the men had gathered in the waist of the vessel.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The tramping of feet above the boys sounded for a moment, then ceased.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Judging from the sounds they thought the men had gathered in the waist of the vessel.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Judging from the sounds they thought the men had gathered in the waist of the vessel.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was driving the men to some duty.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading SHIPWRECK AND RESCUE Above the noises of the tempest and the straining timbers sounded cries from the deck that told of confusion amongst the crew.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading The tramping of feet above the boys sounded for a moment, then ceased.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Judging from the sounds they thought the men had gathered in the waist of the vessel.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Von Kluck's hoarse voice was bawling out orders mixed with great sea oaths.
Von
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From this reading Von Kluck's hoarse voice was bawling out orders mixed with great sea oaths.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Judging from the sounds they thought the men had gathered in the waist of the vessel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Von Kluck's hoarse voice was bawling out orders mixed with great sea oaths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Von Kluck's hoarse voice was bawling out orders mixed with great sea oaths.
