used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The moment she felt the solid land beneath her, she turned about to see what had become of her friend Harry Northend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The moment she felt the solid land beneath her, she turned about to see what had become of her friend Harry Northend.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The moment she felt the solid land beneath her, she turned about to see what had become of her friend Harry Northend.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
a youthful male person
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
crestsnounUS /krests/
plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Little Rifle and her father succeeded in reaching land, without difficulty, and she was little exhausted.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Little Rifle and her father succeeded in reaching land, without difficulty, and she was little exhausted.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Little Rifle and her father succeeded in reaching land, without difficulty, and she was little exhausted.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The moment she felt the solid land beneath her, she turned about to see what had become of her friend Harry Northend.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
set up or found
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The moment she felt the solid land beneath her, she turned about to see what had become of her friend Harry Northend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
obtain
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Rifle and her father succeeded in reaching land, without difficulty, and she was little exhausted.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
heroicallyadverbUS /ˌhɪˈroʊɪkli/
in a heroic manner
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Rifle and her father succeeded in reaching land, without difficulty, and she was little exhausted.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
a particular point in time
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
Northend
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From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moment she felt the solid land beneath her, she turned about to see what had become of her friend Harry Northend.
and nothing more
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
preservernounUS /priˈzɜːrvər/
a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Little Rifle and her father succeeded in reaching land, without difficulty, and she was little exhausted.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Little Rifle and her father succeeded in reaching land, without difficulty, and she was little exhausted.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The moment she felt the solid land beneath her, she turned about to see what had become of her friend Harry Northend.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little Rifle and her father succeeded in reaching land, without difficulty, and she was little exhausted.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The moment she felt the solid land beneath her, she turned about to see what had become of her friend Harry Northend.
strangledadjectiveUS /ˈstræŋɡəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Little Rifle and her father succeeded in reaching land, without difficulty, and she was little exhausted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The moment she felt the solid land beneath her, she turned about to see what had become of her friend Harry Northend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
at the time that
From this reading His life preserver kept him from sinking, but it could not prevent the crests from curling over his head, and in this way, when he was comparatively a short distance from shore, he became bewildered, confused and strangled, and lost consciousness at the moment when only a few sturdy strokes were needed to carry him safely to land.
which person or people
From this reading But here were a number who were watching his movements ready to give what assistance they could, the moment they could gain the opportunity to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Little Rifle and her father succeeded in reaching land, without difficulty, and she was little exhausted.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As Harry Northend found himself battling with the billows, he struggled manfully and heroically; for like every young, hopeful boy, he had everything to live for.
