used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
in actual fact
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
anew
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At any rate, an instant later the submarine just wasn't there any more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And doomed it was.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, an instant later the submarine just wasn't there any more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, an instant later the submarine just wasn't there any more.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was nothing but a blazing whirlpool of oil to mark the spot where it had been.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading There was nothing but a blazing whirlpool of oil to mark the spot where it had been.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
terminate
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was nothing but a blazing whirlpool of oil to mark the spot where it had been.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading And doomed it was.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
flame-tipped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was nothing but a blazing whirlpool of oil to mark the spot where it had been.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
halvesnounUS /hævz/
plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
hoververbUS /ˈhʌvər/
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At any rate, an instant later the submarine just wasn't there any more.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And doomed it was.
and nothing more
From this reading At any rate, an instant later the submarine just wasn't there any more.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading At any rate, an instant later the submarine just wasn't there any more.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading There was nothing but a blazing whirlpool of oil to mark the spot where it had been.
mid-air
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From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
a particular point in time
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At any rate, an instant later the submarine just wasn't there any more.
not in physical motion
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing but a blazing whirlpool of oil to mark the spot where it had been.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading There was nothing but a blazing whirlpool of oil to mark the spot where it had been.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, an instant later the submarine just wasn't there any more.
cut with a saw
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
splashesnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪz/
plural of “splash” — the sound like water splashing
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was nothing but a blazing whirlpool of oil to mark the spot where it had been.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading At any rate, an instant later the submarine just wasn't there any more.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
a special situation
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And doomed it was.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At any rate, an instant later the submarine just wasn't there any more.
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 Even as he saw it again there was another violent internal explosion that seemed to lift the craft clean out of the water.
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 It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was nothing but a blazing whirlpool of oil to mark the spot where it had been.
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading There was nothing but a blazing whirlpool of oil to mark the spot where it had been.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It actually seemed to hover motionless in mid-air for a moment, and although Dawson was not sure, he thought he saw the thing break in half, and both halves fall back into the water with mighty splashes, and then disappear completely beneath the flame-tipped waves.
