used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But when he came to the surface after his initial ducking he uttered a piercing shriek and went down again.
anew
From this reading But when he came to the surface after his initial ducking he uttered a piercing shriek and went down again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He can't swim a stroke!" cried Sube as he hurriedly swam towards the spot where Biscuit had disappeared.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading When Biscuit came up the second time Sube grabbed him by the hair, and with the assistance of Gizzard towed him to shore.
BiscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he came to the surface after his initial ducking he uttered a piercing shriek and went down again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Biscuit came up the second time Sube grabbed him by the hair, and with the assistance of Gizzard towed him to shore.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when he came to the surface after his initial ducking he uttered a piercing shriek and went down again.
can't
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From this reading "He can't swim a stroke!" cried Sube as he hurriedly swam towards the spot where Biscuit had disappeared.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "He can't swim a stroke!" cried Sube as he hurriedly swam towards the spot where Biscuit had disappeared.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading "He can't swim a stroke!" cried Sube as he hurriedly swam towards the spot where Biscuit had disappeared.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But when he came to the surface after his initial ducking he uttered a piercing shriek and went down again.
duckingnounUS /ˈdʌkɪŋ/
hunting ducks
From this reading But when he came to the surface after his initial ducking he uttered a piercing shriek and went down again.
GizzardnounUS /ˈɡɪzərd/
thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding food
From this reading When Biscuit came up the second time Sube grabbed him by the hair, and with the assistance of Gizzard towed him to shore.
grabbedverbUS /ɡræbd/
inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading When Biscuit came up the second time Sube grabbed him by the hair, and with the assistance of Gizzard towed him to shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading When Biscuit came up the second time Sube grabbed him by the hair, and with the assistance of Gizzard towed him to shore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Biscuit came up the second time Sube grabbed him by the hair, and with the assistance of Gizzard towed him to shore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "He can't swim a stroke!" cried Sube as he hurriedly swam towards the spot where Biscuit had disappeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading But when he came to the surface after his initial ducking he uttered a piercing shriek and went down again.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
not any; not one
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
OLFACTORYadjectiveUS /oʊlˈfæktəri/
of or relating to olfaction
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading But when he came to the surface after his initial ducking he uttered a piercing shriek and went down again.
RETORTnounUS /ˈriːtɔːrt/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When Biscuit came up the second time Sube grabbed him by the hair, and with the assistance of Gizzard towed him to shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When Biscuit came up the second time Sube grabbed him by the hair, and with the assistance of Gizzard towed him to shore.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading But when he came to the surface after his initial ducking he uttered a piercing shriek and went down again.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "He can't swim a stroke!" cried Sube as he hurriedly swam towards the spot where Biscuit had disappeared.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading "He can't swim a stroke!" cried Sube as he hurriedly swam towards the spot where Biscuit had disappeared.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
Sube
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He can't swim a stroke!" cried Sube as he hurriedly swam towards the spot where Biscuit had disappeared.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading But when he came to the surface after his initial ducking he uttered a piercing shriek and went down again.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading "He can't swim a stroke!" cried Sube as he hurriedly swam towards the spot where Biscuit had disappeared.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He had perfect confidence in his ability to swim and accordingly took the affair in the light of a rough joke.
in the direction of
From this reading "He can't swim a stroke!" cried Sube as he hurriedly swam towards the spot where Biscuit had disappeared.
towedverbUS /toʊd/
past form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading When Biscuit came up the second time Sube grabbed him by the hair, and with the assistance of Gizzard towed him to shore.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
communicated in words
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading AN OLFACTORY RETORT Up to the time that Biscuit struck the water he had uttered no outcry.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But when he came to the surface after his initial ducking he uttered a piercing shriek and went down again.
at the time that
From this reading But when he came to the surface after his initial ducking he uttered a piercing shriek and went down again.
in or at the place that
From this reading "He can't swim a stroke!" cried Sube as he hurriedly swam towards the spot where Biscuit had disappeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Biscuit came up the second time Sube grabbed him by the hair, and with the assistance of Gizzard towed him to shore.
