used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The water being barely ruffled, Darrin was able to count eight heads besides his own.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Midshipman Driscoll, an instant later, shot up beside Dave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The water being barely ruffled, Darrin was able to count eight heads besides his own.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Midshipman Driscoll, an instant later, shot up beside Dave.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The water being barely ruffled, Darrin was able to count eight heads besides his own.
Boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Boat's crew close together, to stand by the poor swimmers!" he yelled hoarsely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Boat's crew close together, to stand by the poor swimmers!" he yelled hoarsely.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Boat's crew close together, to stand by the poor swimmers!" he yelled hoarsely.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That meant that five men had still failed to come up.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The water being barely ruffled, Darrin was able to count eight heads besides his own.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "Boat's crew close together, to stand by the poor swimmers!" he yelled hoarsely.
Darrin
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From this reading The water being barely ruffled, Darrin was able to count eight heads besides his own.
Dave
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From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
Driscoll
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From this reading Midshipman Driscoll, an instant later, shot up beside Dave.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
being one more than seven
From this reading The water being barely ruffled, Darrin was able to count eight heads besides his own.
expelverbUS /ɪkˈspel/
force to leave or move out
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading That meant that five men had still failed to come up.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading That meant that five men had still failed to come up.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That meant that five men had still failed to come up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Boat's crew close together, to stand by the poor swimmers!" he yelled hoarsely.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The water being barely ruffled, Darrin was able to count eight heads besides his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
hoarselyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading "Boat's crew close together, to stand by the poor swimmers!" he yelled hoarsely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Midshipman Driscoll, an instant later, shot up beside Dave.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Midshipman Driscoll, an instant later, shot up beside Dave.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading That meant that five men had still failed to come up.
the force of workers available
From this reading That meant that five men had still failed to come up.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Midshipman Driscoll, an instant later, shot up beside Dave.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The water being barely ruffled, Darrin was able to count eight heads besides his own.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Boat's crew close together, to stand by the poor swimmers!" he yelled hoarsely.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading The water being barely ruffled, Darrin was able to count eight heads besides his own.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Boat's crew close together, to stand by the poor swimmers!" he yelled hoarsely.
not in physical motion
From this reading That meant that five men had still failed to come up.
swimmersnounUS /ˈswɪmərz/
plural of “swimmer” — a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading "Boat's crew close together, to stand by the poor swimmers!" he yelled hoarsely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That meant that five men had still failed to come up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Boat's crew close together, to stand by the poor swimmers!" he yelled hoarsely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That meant that five men had still failed to come up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The water being barely ruffled, Darrin was able to count eight heads besides his own.
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 THE LINE OF DUTY As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Boat's crew close together, to stand by the poor swimmers!" he yelled hoarsely.
