used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A second plunge of the machine bounced him across the room, and he seized a post and clung to it.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Frank was holding the wheel, and thus saved himself from being knocked about, but the Irishman was sent flying.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A second plunge of the machine bounced him across the room, and he seized a post and clung to it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was slammed against the wall, then he was rolled over and over until finally he laid on the ceiling.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Frank was holding the wheel, and thus saved himself from being knocked about, but the Irishman was sent flying.
bouncedverbUS /baʊnst/
past form of “bounce” — spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading A second plunge of the machine bounced him across the room, and he seized a post and clung to it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
capsizedverbUS /ˈkæpsaɪzd/
past form of “capsize” — overturn accidentally
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading He was slammed against the wall, then he was rolled over and over until finally he laid on the ceiling.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading A second plunge of the machine bounced him across the room, and he seized a post and clung to it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He was slammed against the wall, then he was rolled over and over until finally he laid on the ceiling.
moving swiftly
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank was holding the wheel, and thus saved himself from being knocked about, but the Irishman was sent flying.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frank was holding the wheel, and thus saved himself from being knocked about, but the Irishman was sent flying.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was slammed against the wall, then he was rolled over and over until finally he laid on the ceiling.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A second plunge of the machine bounced him across the room, and he seized a post and clung to it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Frank was holding the wheel, and thus saved himself from being knocked about, but the Irishman was sent flying.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Frank was holding the wheel, and thus saved himself from being knocked about, but the Irishman was sent flying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading Frank was holding the wheel, and thus saved himself from being knocked about, but the Irishman was sent flying.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A second plunge of the machine bounced him across the room, and he seized a post and clung to it.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Frank was holding the wheel, and thus saved himself from being knocked about, but the Irishman was sent flying.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He was slammed against the wall, then he was rolled over and over until finally he laid on the ceiling.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
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 Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was slammed against the wall, then he was rolled over and over until finally he laid on the ceiling.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was slammed against the wall, then he was rolled over and over until finally he laid on the ceiling.
peltedverbUS /ˈpeltɪd/
past form of “pelt” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading A second plunge of the machine bounced him across the room, and he seized a post and clung to it.
PompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A second plunge of the machine bounced him across the room, and he seized a post and clung to it.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading He was slammed against the wall, then he was rolled over and over until finally he laid on the ceiling.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A second plunge of the machine bounced him across the room, and he seized a post and clung to it.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Frank was holding the wheel, and thus saved himself from being knocked about, but the Irishman was sent flying.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second plunge of the machine bounced him across the room, and he seized a post and clung to it.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading A second plunge of the machine bounced him across the room, and he seized a post and clung to it.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
slammedverbUS /slæmd/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading He was slammed against the wall, then he was rolled over and over until finally he laid on the ceiling.
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was slammed against the wall, then he was rolled over and over until finally he laid on the ceiling.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
thumpingnounUS /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Frank was holding the wheel, and thus saved himself from being knocked about, but the Irishman was sent flying.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A second plunge of the machine bounced him across the room, and he seized a post and clung to it.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was slammed against the wall, then he was rolled over and over until finally he laid on the ceiling.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He was slammed against the wall, then he was rolled over and over until finally he laid on the ceiling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Frank was holding the wheel, and thus saved himself from being knocked about, but the Irishman was sent flying.
at the time that
From this reading Most everything aboard the airship was stationary; but there were, of course, many loose articles, and they were sent flying in all directions when the machine capsized.
Zamora
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From this reading Pomp and Zamora fared equally as hard, and every one of them suffered a tremendous thumping from the flying articles that pelted them all over.
