used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bill nodded and brought the boat sharply about.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I'm with you," declared Rooster, who was almost as expert a swimmer as Garry Grayson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Better slow down and I'll dive for them."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better slow down and I'll dive for them."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Bill nodded and brought the boat sharply about.
lacking funds
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Bill nodded and brought the boat sharply about.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I'm with you," declared Rooster, who was almost as expert a swimmer as Garry Grayson.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading "Better slow down and I'll dive for them."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading "I'm with you," declared Rooster, who was almost as expert a swimmer as Garry Grayson.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Better slow down and I'll dive for them."
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
Garry
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From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
Grayson
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From this reading "I'm with you," declared Rooster, who was almost as expert a swimmer as Garry Grayson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
I'll
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From this reading "Better slow down and I'll dive for them."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm with you," declared Rooster, who was almost as expert a swimmer as Garry Grayson.
ill-fatedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
and nothing more
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Bill nodded and brought the boat sharply about.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
free from harm or evil
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
RoosternounUS /ˈruːstər/
adult male chicken
From this reading "I'm with you," declared Rooster, who was almost as expert a swimmer as Garry Grayson.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Bill nodded and brought the boat sharply about.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "Better slow down and I'll dive for them."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
swimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/
a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading "I'm with you," declared Rooster, who was almost as expert a swimmer as Garry Grayson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Better slow down and I'll dive for them."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm with you," declared Rooster, who was almost as expert a swimmer as Garry Grayson.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
in or at the place that
From this reading "They went down over there, Bill!" cried Garry, pointing to the spot where the strangers had disappeared.
which person or people
From this reading "I'm with you," declared Rooster, who was almost as expert a swimmer as Garry Grayson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'm with you," declared Rooster, who was almost as expert a swimmer as Garry Grayson.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading A GALLANT RESCUE The occupants of the ill-fated craft were thrown clear of it just as the wreck broke into a mass of flames.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm with you," declared Rooster, who was almost as expert a swimmer as Garry Grayson.
