used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading New enemies from other quarters, he realized, might strike at any instant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
boat-deck
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From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Opening the wireless-house door, he deposited his burden gently upon the carpet, and switched on the light.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Opening the wireless-house door, he deposited his burden gently upon the carpet, and switched on the light.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Then he concerned himself with the gray shape that lay quite still on the iron deck at his feet.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Then he concerned himself with the gray shape that lay quite still on the iron deck at his feet.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Opening the wireless-house door, he deposited his burden gently upon the carpet, and switched on the light.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Opening the wireless-house door, he deposited his burden gently upon the carpet, and switched on the light.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
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plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
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a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading New enemies from other quarters, he realized, might strike at any instant.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Opening the wireless-house door, he deposited his burden gently upon the carpet, and switched on the light.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Then he concerned himself with the gray shape that lay quite still on the iron deck at his feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he concerned himself with the gray shape that lay quite still on the iron deck at his feet.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then he concerned himself with the gray shape that lay quite still on the iron deck at his feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading New enemies from other quarters, he realized, might strike at any instant.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Then he concerned himself with the gray shape that lay quite still on the iron deck at his feet.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then he concerned himself with the gray shape that lay quite still on the iron deck at his feet.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Opening the wireless-house door, he deposited his burden gently upon the carpet, and switched on the light.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading New enemies from other quarters, he realized, might strike at any instant.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New enemies from other quarters, he realized, might strike at any instant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Opening the wireless-house door, he deposited his burden gently upon the carpet, and switched on the light.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
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housing available for people to live in
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to a degree (not used with a negative)
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successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading New enemies from other quarters, he realized, might strike at any instant.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Then he concerned himself with the gray shape that lay quite still on the iron deck at his feet.
stickinessnoun
the property of sticking to a surface
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
not in physical motion
From this reading Then he concerned himself with the gray shape that lay quite still on the iron deck at his feet.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading New enemies from other quarters, he realized, might strike at any instant.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading Opening the wireless-house door, he deposited his burden gently upon the carpet, and switched on the light.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
tarpaulinnoun
waterproofed canvas
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he concerned himself with the gray shape that lay quite still on the iron deck at his feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he concerned himself with the gray shape that lay quite still on the iron deck at his feet.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Gathering up the limp form, he climbed the ladder to the darkened promenade deck and up another flight through the tarpaulin cover to the boat-deck.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Opening the wireless-house door, he deposited his burden gently upon the carpet, and switched on the light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
in or at the place that
From this reading Peter was conscious of a hot stickiness at his throat where the claws had taken hold.
wireless-house
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From this reading Opening the wireless-house door, he deposited his burden gently upon the carpet, and switched on the light.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he concerned himself with the gray shape that lay quite still on the iron deck at his feet.
