used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT OF THE GOOD OLD KIND FULL speed ahead!
at or in the front
From this reading A FIGHT OF THE GOOD OLD KIND FULL speed ahead!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men were thrown from their feet by force of the shock, and the destroyer lurched heavily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hope we haven't torn our bottom out," muttered Darrin as he joined the bow lookouts.
the lower side of anything
From this reading "Hope we haven't torn our bottom out," muttered Darrin as he joined the bow lookouts.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Ere the destroyer had gained full momentum her bow struck something under the water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Men were thrown from their feet by force of the shock, and the destroyer lurched heavily.
Darrin
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From this reading "Hope we haven't torn our bottom out," muttered Darrin as he joined the bow lookouts.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading Ere the destroyer had gained full momentum her bow struck something under the water.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere the destroyer had gained full momentum her bow struck something under the water.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Men were thrown from their feet by force of the shock, and the destroyer lurched heavily.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT OF THE GOOD OLD KIND FULL speed ahead!
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Men were thrown from their feet by force of the shock, and the destroyer lurched heavily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Men were thrown from their feet by force of the shock, and the destroyer lurched heavily.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A FIGHT OF THE GOOD OLD KIND FULL speed ahead!
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Ere the destroyer had gained full momentum her bow struck something under the water.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A FIGHT OF THE GOOD OLD KIND FULL speed ahead!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ere the destroyer had gained full momentum her bow struck something under the water.
haven't
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From this reading "Hope we haven't torn our bottom out," muttered Darrin as he joined the bow lookouts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hope we haven't torn our bottom out," muttered Darrin as he joined the bow lookouts.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Men were thrown from their feet by force of the shock, and the destroyer lurched heavily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ere the destroyer had gained full momentum her bow struck something under the water.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Hope we haven't torn our bottom out," muttered Darrin as he joined the bow lookouts.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "Hope we haven't torn our bottom out," muttered Darrin as he joined the bow lookouts.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A FIGHT OF THE GOOD OLD KIND FULL speed ahead!
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then ahead she leaped.
lookouts
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From this reading "Hope we haven't torn our bottom out," muttered Darrin as he joined the bow lookouts.
lurchedverbUS /lɜːrtʃt/
past form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Men were thrown from their feet by force of the shock, and the destroyer lurched heavily.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men were thrown from their feet by force of the shock, and the destroyer lurched heavily.
momentumnounUS /moʊˈmentəm/
an impelling force or strength
From this reading Ere the destroyer had gained full momentum her bow struck something under the water.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Hope we haven't torn our bottom out," muttered Darrin as he joined the bow lookouts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FIGHT OF THE GOOD OLD KIND FULL speed ahead!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A FIGHT OF THE GOOD OLD KIND FULL speed ahead!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Hope we haven't torn our bottom out," muttered Darrin as he joined the bow lookouts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Hope we haven't torn our bottom out," muttered Darrin as he joined the bow lookouts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then ahead she leaped.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Men were thrown from their feet by force of the shock, and the destroyer lurched heavily.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Ere the destroyer had gained full momentum her bow struck something under the water.
move hurridly
From this reading A FIGHT OF THE GOOD OLD KIND FULL speed ahead!
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Ere the destroyer had gained full momentum her bow struck something under the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIGHT OF THE GOOD OLD KIND FULL speed ahead!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men were thrown from their feet by force of the shock, and the destroyer lurched heavily.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then ahead she leaped.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Men were thrown from their feet by force of the shock, and the destroyer lurched heavily.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading "Hope we haven't torn our bottom out," muttered Darrin as he joined the bow lookouts.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Ere the destroyer had gained full momentum her bow struck something under the water.
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 Ere the destroyer had gained full momentum her bow struck something under the water.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Hope we haven't torn our bottom out," muttered Darrin as he joined the bow lookouts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men were thrown from their feet by force of the shock, and the destroyer lurched heavily.
