used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Many persons are drowned every month, and almost every day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many persons are drowned every month, and almost every day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many persons are drowned every month, and almost every day.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
the two together, not just one
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Many persons are drowned every month, and almost every day.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
DROWNEDverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading HOW TO TREAT DROWNED PERSONS.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Many persons are drowned every month, and almost every day.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
HOW
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From this reading HOW TO TREAT DROWNED PERSONS.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many persons are drowned every month, and almost every day.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Many persons are drowned every month, and almost every day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
and nothing more
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
others
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From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading HOW TO TREAT DROWNED PERSONS.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
free from harm or evil
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
rescuernounUS /ˈreskjuːər/
a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
swimsnounUS /swɪmz/
plural of “swim” — the act of swimming
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
propel through the air
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW TO TREAT DROWNED PERSONS.
interact in a certain way
From this reading HOW TO TREAT DROWNED PERSONS.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
at the time that
From this reading When any one believes he is drowning, he becomes frantic and his fierce struggles only hasten his death.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Hundreds doubtless could be saved by a knowledge of the art of swimming, while others could have been revived, had the proper means been used.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If a friend swims to his rescue, there is danger that he will throw his arms around his rescuer and cause both to drown.
