used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
(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 His companions were still sprawled out on the raft, holding to the logs with all their strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading When Guy assured them that all danger was past they sat up, looking very pale and dazed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
clothing in general
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companions were still sprawled out on the raft, holding to the logs with all their strength.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Perceiving that the danger was over, Guy ventured to sit up.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading When Guy assured them that all danger was past they sat up, looking very pale and dazed.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Perceiving that the danger was over, Guy ventured to sit up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
the act of retaining something
From this reading His companions were still sprawled out on the raft, holding to the logs with all their strength.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
provided with artificial light
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading His companions were still sprawled out on the raft, holding to the logs with all their strength.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When Guy assured them that all danger was past they sat up, looking very pale and dazed.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading MORE MISERY.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE MISERY.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His companions were still sprawled out on the raft, holding to the logs with all their strength.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His companions were still sprawled out on the raft, holding to the logs with all their strength.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Perceiving that the danger was over, Guy ventured to sit up.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading When Guy assured them that all danger was past they sat up, looking very pale and dazed.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading When Guy assured them that all danger was past they sat up, looking very pale and dazed.
PerceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Perceiving that the danger was over, Guy ventured to sit up.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading His companions were still sprawled out on the raft, holding to the logs with all their strength.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When Guy assured them that all danger was past they sat up, looking very pale and dazed.
be seated
From this reading Perceiving that the danger was over, Guy ventured to sit up.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading His companions were still sprawled out on the raft, holding to the logs with all their strength.
not in physical motion
From this reading His companions were still sprawled out on the raft, holding to the logs with all their strength.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading His companions were still sprawled out on the raft, holding to the logs with all their strength.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perceiving that the danger was over, Guy ventured to sit up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perceiving that the danger was over, Guy ventured to sit up.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His companions were still sprawled out on the raft, holding to the logs with all their strength.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Guy assured them that all danger was past they sat up, looking very pale and dazed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Guy assured them that all danger was past they sat up, looking very pale and dazed.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perceiving that the danger was over, Guy ventured to sit up.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Perceiving that the danger was over, Guy ventured to sit up.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Perceiving that the danger was over, Guy ventured to sit up.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Guy assured them that all danger was past they sat up, looking very pale and dazed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perceiving that the danger was over, Guy ventured to sit up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
at the time that
From this reading When Guy assured them that all danger was past they sat up, looking very pale and dazed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His clothes were dripping wet, but fortunately he kept his matches in a tin box, and striking one cautiously, he lit a torch which had been lying partly under his body, and was not too damp to burn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His companions were still sprawled out on the raft, holding to the logs with all their strength.
