used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
at or in the front
From this reading The great floating hotel glided steadily ahead over the smooth, black waters of the Mediterranean.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Over his head he could hear the regular tread of the watch officer as he paced his monotonous round.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The great floating hotel glided steadily ahead over the smooth, black waters of the Mediterranean.
boilernounUS /ˈbɔɪlər/
sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Over his head he could hear the regular tread of the watch officer as he paced his monotonous round.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
without deviation
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading The great floating hotel glided steadily ahead over the smooth, black waters of the Mediterranean.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading The great floating hotel glided steadily ahead over the smooth, black waters of the Mediterranean.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great floating hotel glided steadily ahead over the smooth, black waters of the Mediterranean.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Rodrigo was quite happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Over his head he could hear the regular tread of the watch officer as he paced his monotonous round.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Over his head he could hear the regular tread of the watch officer as he paced his monotonous round.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Over his head he could hear the regular tread of the watch officer as he paced his monotonous round.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Over his head he could hear the regular tread of the watch officer as he paced his monotonous round.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The great floating hotel glided steadily ahead over the smooth, black waters of the Mediterranean.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
immensitynoun
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading The great floating hotel glided steadily ahead over the smooth, black waters of the Mediterranean.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Over his head he could hear the regular tread of the watch officer as he paced his monotonous round.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The great floating hotel glided steadily ahead over the smooth, black waters of the Mediterranean.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Over his head he could hear the regular tread of the watch officer as he paced his monotonous round.
and nothing more
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The great floating hotel glided steadily ahead over the smooth, black waters of the Mediterranean.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Over his head he could hear the regular tread of the watch officer as he paced his monotonous round.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
phosphorescencenounUS /ˌfɑːsfərˈesəns/
a fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation has ceased
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
port-holes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Rodrigo was quite happy.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Over his head he could hear the regular tread of the watch officer as he paced his monotonous round.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
Rodrigo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rodrigo was quite happy.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Over his head he could hear the regular tread of the watch officer as he paced his monotonous round.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The great floating hotel glided steadily ahead over the smooth, black waters of the Mediterranean.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
having a supporting base
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The great floating hotel glided steadily ahead over the smooth, black waters of the Mediterranean.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
carry out
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The great floating hotel glided steadily ahead over the smooth, black waters of the Mediterranean.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Over his head he could hear the regular tread of the watch officer as he paced his monotonous round.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
look attentively
From this reading Over his head he could hear the regular tread of the watch officer as he paced his monotonous round.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The great floating hotel glided steadily ahead over the smooth, black waters of the Mediterranean.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
at the time that
From this reading In front of him was the dark immensity of the night, broken only when he lowered his eyes to take in the lights from the port-holes and the jagged streaks of phosphorescence streaming back from the bow as it cut the water.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Somewhere within her hull, boiler fires were roaring and a labyrinth of machinery was driving furiously, but only a slight, muffled throb reached the ears of the lone passenger standing at the rail directly under the bridge.
