used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
anew
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Still, it was terrible enough to any one exposed to their fury.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
the act of burning something
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
without stop or interruption
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Still, it was terrible enough to any one exposed to their fury.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Still, it was terrible enough to any one exposed to their fury.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Then some object sped past him, and he caught the sight of flashing oars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
set up or found
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Still, it was terrible enough to any one exposed to their fury.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
a quick look
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still, it was terrible enough to any one exposed to their fury.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Then some object sped past him, and he caught the sight of flashing oars.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Then some object sped past him, and he caught the sight of flashing oars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Still, it was terrible enough to any one exposed to their fury.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Then some object sped past him, and he caught the sight of flashing oars.
reefsnounUS /riːfs/
plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Then some object sped past him, and he caught the sight of flashing oars.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
soarsnounUS /sɔːrz/
plural of “soar” — the act of rising upward into the air
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then some object sped past him, and he caught the sight of flashing oars.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Then some object sped past him, and he caught the sight of flashing oars.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, it was terrible enough to any one exposed to their fury.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Still, it was terrible enough to any one exposed to their fury.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then some object sped past him, and he caught the sight of flashing oars.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, it was terrible enough to any one exposed to their fury.
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 SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Again had his eyes caught a glimpse of a burning light on the shore, and somehow it gave him renewed courage to hold on, for he seemed to understand that determined hearts were waiting there, eager to give him a helping hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SAVED BY THE LIFE CHAIN The line of reefs stood as a barrier to the sea, and after the waves came in contact with the rocks they continued on their course with less violence than before.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Hope soars high in the breast of youth, however, and life is sweet, so that our hero continued to struggle against the forces to which he found himself exposed.
