used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
(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 But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "Well, here goes for it, anyhow."
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
BennynounUS /ˈbeni/
East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
don't
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From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
a movement into or inward
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Well, here goes for it, anyhow."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
an established custom
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, here goes for it, anyhow."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, here goes for it, anyhow."
Joe
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From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
Joe's
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From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
information about recent and important events
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
on the contrary
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
stuntnounUS /stʌnt/
a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He could, however, see the motions of their hands, and by the interested looks on their faces he judged that the audience was pleased.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But Joe could not hear the people clapping, for he was under water, and all sound was lost to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
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 BAD NEWS There was applause at Joe's rather fancy dive--a more elaborate entering of the water than Benny had been in the habit of presenting.
(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 "Well, here goes for it, anyhow."
at the time that
From this reading "Now if I don't get rattled when I do some of my tricks, I may be able to pull off a good stunt in the tank," thought Joe.
