used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they drew near he perceived that it was a large ship's ventilator.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men engaged in a life-and-death struggle.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they drew near he perceived that it was a large ship's ventilator.
Bluetherski
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From this reading They were Capperton and Bluetherski.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
Capperton
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From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
CarmichaelnounUS /ˈkɑːrmaɪkəl/
United States songwriter (1899-1981)
From this reading With a cry of encouragement Carmichael redoubled his efforts.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading With a cry of encouragement Carmichael redoubled his efforts.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As they drew near he perceived that it was a large ship's ventilator.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading With a cry of encouragement Carmichael redoubled his efforts.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading With a cry of encouragement Carmichael redoubled his efforts.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men engaged in a life-and-death struggle.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men engaged in a life-and-death struggle.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men engaged in a life-and-death struggle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men engaged in a life-and-death struggle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a cry of encouragement Carmichael redoubled his efforts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As they drew near he perceived that it was a large ship's ventilator.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men engaged in a life-and-death struggle.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As they drew near he perceived that it was a large ship's ventilator.
life-and-deathadjective
vitally important
From this reading It was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men engaged in a life-and-death struggle.
Madge
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From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men engaged in a life-and-death struggle.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading It was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men engaged in a life-and-death struggle.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As they drew near he perceived that it was a large ship's ventilator.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
and nothing more
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading As they drew near he perceived that it was a large ship's ventilator.
protruded
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From this reading It was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men engaged in a life-and-death struggle.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading With a cry of encouragement Carmichael redoubled his efforts.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading As they drew near he perceived that it was a large ship's ventilator.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading It was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men engaged in a life-and-death struggle.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men engaged in a life-and-death struggle.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they drew near he perceived that it was a large ship's ventilator.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they drew near he perceived that it was a large ship's ventilator.
in the direction of
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men engaged in a life-and-death struggle.
ventilatornounUS /ˈventəleɪtər/
a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
From this reading As they drew near he perceived that it was a large ship's ventilator.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they drew near he perceived that it was a large ship's ventilator.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were Capperton and Bluetherski.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
