adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
Brandon
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From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
careered
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From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
DEEPadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading SINKING IN DEEP WATERS.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
divestverbUS /daɪˈvest/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
EncumberedadjectiveUS /enˈkʌmbərd/
loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
fierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SINKING IN DEEP WATERS.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
SINKINGnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading SINKING IN DEEP WATERS.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
suffocatedverbUS /ˈsʌfəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “suffocate” — deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
swimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/
a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was a first-rate swimmer, but in a sea like this it needed all his strength and all his skill to save himself from impending death.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
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 Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
WATERSnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading SINKING IN DEEP WATERS.
wavenounUS /weɪv/
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
wavesnounUS /weɪvz/
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Brandon, overwhelmed by the rush of waters, half suffocated, and struggling in the rush of the waves, shrieked out a few despairing cries for help, and sought to keep his head above water as best he could.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But his cries were borne off by the fierce winds, and the ship as it careered madly before the blast was soon out of hearing.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Encumbered by his clothes it was still more difficult, yet so fierce was the rush of wind and wave that he dared not stop for a moment in his struggles in order to divest himself of his clothing.
