used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
AmidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading The pandemonium upon the steamer was appalling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Mr. Helsingham!” in a piping voice which sounded through the darkness like that of a lost soul.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
Helsingham
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From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading Hi, hi!
the act of retaining something
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
hurricane-lamp
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From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
Hyley
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From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
and nothing more
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mr. Helsingham!” in a piping voice which sounded through the darkness like that of a lost soul.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Mr. Helsingham!” in a piping voice which sounded through the darkness like that of a lost soul.
a particular point in time
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
a form of address for a man
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
pandemoniumnounUS /ˌpændɪˈmoʊniəm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading The pandemonium upon the steamer was appalling.
pipingnounUS /ˈpaɪpɪŋ/
a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems
From this reading Mr. Helsingham!” in a piping voice which sounded through the darkness like that of a lost soul.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
red-jerseyed
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From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
rowing-boat
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From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Mr. Helsingham!” in a piping voice which sounded through the darkness like that of a lost soul.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Mr. Helsingham!” in a piping voice which sounded through the darkness like that of a lost soul.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The pandemonium upon the steamer was appalling.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Helsingham!” in a piping voice which sounded through the darkness like that of a lost soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mr. Helsingham!” in a piping voice which sounded through the darkness like that of a lost soul.
tillernounUS /ˈtɪlər/
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
unreasoningadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznɪŋ/
not based on reason or evidence
From this reading Just as they pushed off, Professor Hyley, carrying another lantern, tumbled into the stern; and, in the unreasoning excitement of the moment, called out “Mr. Helsingham, Mr. Helsingham!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The pandemonium upon the steamer was appalling.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Mr. Helsingham!” in a piping voice which sounded through the darkness like that of a lost soul.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Helsingham!” in a piping voice which sounded through the darkness like that of a lost soul.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Amidst the wildest clamour the rowing-boat was launched, and two red-jerseyed native sailors took the oars, while a third, shouting and gesticulating, stood at the tiller holding up a hurricane-lamp.
