used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
adeptnessnoun
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading For the moment the airship was forgotten.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading “The Jew!” said Timothy, faintly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the moment the airship was forgotten.
foredecknoun
the deck between the bridge and the forecastle
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading For the moment the airship was forgotten.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
Greatorex
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From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
come to pass
From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
How
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From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading “The Jew!” said Timothy, faintly.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
M'Cracken
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From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment the airship was forgotten.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
unusual or striking
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The Jew!” said Timothy, faintly.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “How did it _happen_?” cried Mr. Greatorex, supposing that his man’s plight was due to some accident.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the moment the airship was forgotten.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
male cat
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the moment the airship was forgotten.
which person or people
From this reading Tom was already on his knees beside the man, putting in practice the principles of first aid, and receiving unexpected assistance from M’Cracken, who showed remarkable adeptness.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole ship’s company flocked to the foredeck and formed a group around the prostrate form of Timothy Ball.
