used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Burton gripped Hill about the throat, and Hill's fingers slipped forthwith to Burton's windpipe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
on or to one side
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE BASE OF OLD SUGARLOAF.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading AT THE BASE OF OLD SUGARLOAF.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Burton gripped Hill about the throat, and Hill's fingers slipped forthwith to Burton's windpipe.
Burton'snounUS /ˈbɜːrtənz/
possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Burton gripped Hill about the throat, and Hill's fingers slipped forthwith to Burton's windpipe.
Clancy
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From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
at any time
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Burton gripped Hill about the throat, and Hill's fingers slipped forthwith to Burton's windpipe.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Burton gripped Hill about the throat, and Hill's fingers slipped forthwith to Burton's windpipe.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
glass-bottom
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From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
grabverbUS /ɡræb/
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading Burton gripped Hill about the throat, and Hill's fingers slipped forthwith to Burton's windpipe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
half-clad
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From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Burton gripped Hill about the throat, and Hill's fingers slipped forthwith to Burton's windpipe.
Hill'snounUS /hɪlz/
possessive form of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Burton gripped Hill about the throat, and Hill's fingers slipped forthwith to Burton's windpipe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
provoking horror
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE BASE OF OLD SUGARLOAF.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AT THE BASE OF OLD SUGARLOAF.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
cut with a saw
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Burton gripped Hill about the throat, and Hill's fingers slipped forthwith to Burton's windpipe.
stagedadjectiveUS /steɪdʒd/
written for or performed on the stage
From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
strangestadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/
superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
SUGARLOAFnoun
a large conical loaf of concentrated refined sugar
From this reading AT THE BASE OF OLD SUGARLOAF.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE BASE OF OLD SUGARLOAF.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Burton gripped Hill about the throat, and Hill's fingers slipped forthwith to Burton's windpipe.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Clancy and Ike had the privilege of seeing one of the strangest sights that any one ever saw through a glass-bottom boat.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Burton gripped Hill about the throat, and Hill's fingers slipped forthwith to Burton's windpipe.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The scene grew more and more horrible as the moments passed, and Clancy fell to throwing aside his garments preparatory to making a trip of his own to the marine gardens.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
windpipenoun
membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
From this reading Burton gripped Hill about the throat, and Hill's fingers slipped forthwith to Burton's windpipe.
wrestlingnounUS /ˈreslɪŋ/
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
From this reading They saw a half-clad man grab another in a bathing suit, and immediately a submarine wrestling match was staged.
