used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A quick turn by the helmsman at the wheel, and the course changed violently on the instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A quick turn by the helmsman at the wheel, and the course changed violently on the instant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A quick turn by the helmsman at the wheel, and the course changed violently on the instant.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The mine sank below the surface.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A quick turn by the helmsman at the wheel, and the course changed violently on the instant.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading A quick turn by the helmsman at the wheel, and the course changed violently on the instant.
CHANNELnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading IN THE TEETH OF THE CHANNEL GALE SPLASH!
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A quick turn by the helmsman at the wheel, and the course changed violently on the instant.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
GALEnounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading IN THE TEETH OF THE CHANNEL GALE SPLASH!
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
helmsmannounUS /ˈhelmzmæn/
the person who steers a ship
From this reading A quick turn by the helmsman at the wheel, and the course changed violently on the instant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TEETH OF THE CHANNEL GALE SPLASH!
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading A quick turn by the helmsman at the wheel, and the course changed violently on the instant.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The mine sank below the surface.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
not any; not one
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE TEETH OF THE CHANNEL GALE SPLASH!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A quick turn by the helmsman at the wheel, and the course changed violently on the instant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A quick turn by the helmsman at the wheel, and the course changed violently on the instant.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The mine sank below the surface.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "That was what saved us."
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
SPLASHverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading IN THE TEETH OF THE CHANNEL GALE SPLASH!
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
studverbUS /stʌd/
scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The mine sank below the surface.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading IN THE TEETH OF THE CHANNEL GALE SPLASH!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That was what saved us."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TEETH OF THE CHANNEL GALE SPLASH!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A quick turn by the helmsman at the wheel, and the course changed violently on the instant.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That was what saved us."
in a violent manner
From this reading A quick turn by the helmsman at the wheel, and the course changed violently on the instant.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That was what saved us."
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "No stud struck or scraped the side as the mine went down!" exclaimed Mr. Hartley, in a voice as cool as though he were discussing the weather.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That was what saved us."
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading A quick turn by the helmsman at the wheel, and the course changed violently on the instant.
