used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM For a moment there was silence in the cabin of the _Elizabeth_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “No doubt about it, sir,” replied the mate.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
adriftadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading “Cut adrift!” exclaimed Mr. Potter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM For a moment there was silence in the cabin of the _Elizabeth_.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading “Cut adrift!” exclaimed Mr. Potter.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “No doubt about it, sir,” replied the mate.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM For a moment there was silence in the cabin of the _Elizabeth_.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Cut adrift!” exclaimed Mr. Potter.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM For a moment there was silence in the cabin of the _Elizabeth_.
GRIPnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM For a moment there was silence in the cabin of the _Elizabeth_.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM For a moment there was silence in the cabin of the _Elizabeth_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it possible?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is it possible?”
Larry
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From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
a particular point in time
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM For a moment there was silence in the cabin of the _Elizabeth_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
not any; not one
From this reading “No doubt about it, sir,” replied the mate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM For a moment there was silence in the cabin of the _Elizabeth_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “Is it possible?”
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No doubt about it, sir,” replied the mate.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
move hurridly
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM For a moment there was silence in the cabin of the _Elizabeth_.
term of address for a man
From this reading “No doubt about it, sir,” replied the mate.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM For a moment there was silence in the cabin of the _Elizabeth_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM For a moment there was silence in the cabin of the _Elizabeth_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM For a moment there was silence in the cabin of the _Elizabeth_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM For a moment there was silence in the cabin of the _Elizabeth_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Larry, Mr. Potter and the mate stood looking at one another, while on the deck above them sounded the rush and run of many feet, and hoarse calls and orders.
