used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading The sailor stepped out on the slippery deck of the boat, that alternately rose and fell in the swell of the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sailor stepped out on the slippery deck of the boat, that alternately rose and fell in the swell of the sea.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The sailor stepped out on the slippery deck of the boat, that alternately rose and fell in the swell of the sea.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The sailor stepped out on the slippery deck of the boat, that alternately rose and fell in the swell of the sea.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The sailor stepped out on the slippery deck of the boat, that alternately rose and fell in the swell of the sea.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “Four of us, sir,” weakly responded Jimmy.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading “What’s your number, lads?” he hailed.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What’s your number, lads?” he hailed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sailor stepped out on the slippery deck of the boat, that alternately rose and fell in the swell of the sea.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading “Four of us, sir,” weakly responded Jimmy.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading “What’s your number, lads?” he hailed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “What’s your number, lads?” he hailed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sailor stepped out on the slippery deck of the boat, that alternately rose and fell in the swell of the sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sailor stepped out on the slippery deck of the boat, that alternately rose and fell in the swell of the sea.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Whereaway?” questioned the sailor.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “Four of us, sir,” weakly responded Jimmy.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The sailor stepped out on the slippery deck of the boat, that alternately rose and fell in the swell of the sea.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sailor stepped out on the slippery deck of the boat, that alternately rose and fell in the swell of the sea.
searchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Four of us, sir,” weakly responded Jimmy.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading The sailor stepped out on the slippery deck of the boat, that alternately rose and fell in the swell of the sea.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The sailor stepped out on the slippery deck of the boat, that alternately rose and fell in the swell of the sea.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading The sailor stepped out on the slippery deck of the boat, that alternately rose and fell in the swell of the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Through the conning tower hatch of the submarine emerged a sailor, holding high a brilliant flare that looked like a small searchlight.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Four of us, sir,” weakly responded Jimmy.
weaklyadverbUS /ˈwiːkli/
in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
From this reading “Four of us, sir,” weakly responded Jimmy.
What's
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From this reading “What’s your number, lads?” he hailed.
Whereaway
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From this reading “Whereaway?” questioned the sailor.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What’s your number, lads?” he hailed.
