used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He marvelled at the temerity of Captain Broom in daring to bring his ship through such a place.
BroomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
crime-stained
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From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He marvelled at the temerity of Captain Broom in daring to bring his ship through such a place.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
EAGLEnounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
divisible by two
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
start firing a weapon
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
not accessible to view
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
JIM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
JuareznounUS /ˈwɑːrez/
a city in northern Mexico on the Rio Grande opposite El Paso
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
ledgesnounUS /ˈledʒɪz/
plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
engage in
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading He marvelled at the temerity of Captain Broom in daring to bring his ship through such a place.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
navigatedverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
and nothing more
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
go across or through
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
except for; apart from
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
transport commercially
From this reading He marvelled at the temerity of Captain Broom in daring to bring his ship through such a place.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He marvelled at the temerity of Captain Broom in daring to bring his ship through such a place.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
temeritynounUS /təˈmerəti/
fearless daring
From this reading He marvelled at the temerity of Captain Broom in daring to bring his ship through such a place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
a special situation
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He marvelled at the temerity of Captain Broom in daring to bring his ship through such a place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JIM AND THE SEA EAGLE As Jim had raised his revolver to fire, a sudden idea came to him.
male cat
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Another thing, Jim was sure that if he began the attack that his two comrades would be used as shields to protect the man at the wheel, so that the Sea Eagle could be navigated safely out of the cove.
in or at the place that
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He saw with interest the narrow place between two lines of foam above hidden ledges where the boat must pass in order to reach the open sea.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the first place he rebelled instinctively from shooting a man down in cold blood from ambush, even if he was as desperate and crime-stained a character as Captain Bill Broom, besides it would not save Tom and Juarez and only make their captivity harder to endure, if any injury was done the Captain.
