used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He is very light, and Sandie can swim almost as well with him as without him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he succeeds at last, and ere he reaches the steps a rope is thrown to him, which with feeble hands he catches, and is towed onwards.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He is very light, and Sandie can swim almost as well with him as without him.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading But he succeeds at last, and ere he reaches the steps a rope is thrown to him, which with feeble hands he catches, and is towed onwards.
Crae
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From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
CREEPSnounUS /kriːps/
a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
an old word for “before”
From this reading But he succeeds at last, and ere he reaches the steps a rope is thrown to him, which with feeble hands he catches, and is towed onwards.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading But he succeeds at last, and ere he reaches the steps a rope is thrown to him, which with feeble hands he catches, and is towed onwards.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
floatsnounUS /floʊts/
plural of “float” — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But he succeeds at last, and ere he reaches the steps a rope is thrown to him, which with feeble hands he catches, and is towed onwards.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is very light, and Sandie can swim almost as well with him as without him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
immediately past
From this reading But he succeeds at last, and ere he reaches the steps a rope is thrown to him, which with feeble hands he catches, and is towed onwards.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He is very light, and Sandie can swim almost as well with him as without him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He stands on the pier at last.
on one occasion
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
onwardsadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading But he succeeds at last, and ere he reaches the steps a rope is thrown to him, which with feeble hands he catches, and is towed onwards.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading He stands on the pier at last.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
a strong line
From this reading But he succeeds at last, and ere he reaches the steps a rope is thrown to him, which with feeble hands he catches, and is towed onwards.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
Sandie
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From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
SANDIE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
seizesverbUS /ˈsiːzɪz/
third-person singular of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading He stands on the pier at last.
staresnounUS /sterz/
plural of “stare” — a fixed look with eyes open wide
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But he succeeds at last, and ere he reaches the steps a rope is thrown to him, which with feeble hands he catches, and is towed onwards.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But he succeeds at last, and ere he reaches the steps a rope is thrown to him, which with feeble hands he catches, and is towed onwards.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading He is very light, and Sandie can swim almost as well with him as without him.
swimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/
a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading But he succeeds at last, and ere he reaches the steps a rope is thrown to him, which with feeble hands he catches, and is towed onwards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He is being carried outward some distance to sea, however, and it takes him a terrible struggle to once more regain the mouth of the harbour.
towedverbUS /toʊd/
past form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading But he succeeds at last, and ere he reaches the steps a rope is thrown to him, which with feeble hands he catches, and is towed onwards.
precisely as stated
From this reading He is very light, and Sandie can swim almost as well with him as without him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
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 _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He is very light, and Sandie can swim almost as well with him as without him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he succeeds at last, and ere he reaches the steps a rope is thrown to him, which with feeble hands he catches, and is towed onwards.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is very light, and Sandie can swim almost as well with him as without him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He is very light, and Sandie can swim almost as well with him as without him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _A STRANGE TERROR CREEPS OVER SANDIE’S HEART_ Young Sandie M‘Crae was a powerful swimmer, and as he reaches the surface of the water he stares wildly round him; but he finds that alone by his side floats John himself, and instinctively he seizes the little man.
