used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
(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 All the boys were thrown toward the forward end of the vessel, where Jimmie was located.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ned and Jack lost their footing.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading They rolled awkwardly to the forward bulkhead.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading All the boys were thrown toward the forward end of the vessel, where Jimmie was located.
bulkheadnounUS /ˈbʌlkhed/
a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
From this reading They rolled awkwardly to the forward bulkhead.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading All the boys were thrown toward the forward end of the vessel, where Jimmie was located.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Ned and Jack lost their footing.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Ned and Jack lost their footing.
Jimmie
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From this reading All the boys were thrown toward the forward end of the vessel, where Jimmie was located.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading All the boys were thrown toward the forward end of the vessel, where Jimmie was located.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Ned and Jack lost their footing.
Ned
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From this reading Ned and Jack lost their footing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading They rolled awkwardly to the forward bulkhead.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ned and Jack lost their footing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rolled awkwardly to the forward bulkhead.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading All the boys were thrown toward the forward end of the vessel, where Jimmie was located.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They rolled awkwardly to the forward bulkhead.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading All the boys were thrown toward the forward end of the vessel, where Jimmie was located.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
communicated in words
From this reading HELP FROM A STRANGER Harry uttered a sharp cry as he stumbled forward along the steep incline of the floor.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the boys were thrown toward the forward end of the vessel, where Jimmie was located.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the boys were thrown toward the forward end of the vessel, where Jimmie was located.
in or at the place that
From this reading All the boys were thrown toward the forward end of the vessel, where Jimmie was located.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if some huge power had grasped the stern of the craft, raising it until the vessel tilted forward at an angle which rendered walking impossible.
