used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading Tom was severely wounded, and the boatswain and the other man had received several gashes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we too were in a desperate plight.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading I, indeed, thanks to the way in which Tom had defended me, was the only person unhurt.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading But we too were in a desperate plight.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
gashesnounUS /ˈɡæʃəz/
plural of “gash” — a wound made by cutting
From this reading Tom was severely wounded, and the boatswain and the other man had received several gashes.
the act of departing
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom was severely wounded, and the boatswain and the other man had received several gashes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I, indeed, thanks to the way in which Tom had defended me, was the only person unhurt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But we too were in a desperate plight.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I, indeed, thanks to the way in which Tom had defended me, was the only person unhurt.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tom was severely wounded, and the boatswain and the other man had received several gashes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I, indeed, thanks to the way in which Tom had defended me, was the only person unhurt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
and nothing more
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Tom was severely wounded, and the boatswain and the other man had received several gashes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
a human being
From this reading I, indeed, thanks to the way in which Tom had defended me, was the only person unhurt.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading But we too were in a desperate plight.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Tom was severely wounded, and the boatswain and the other man had received several gashes.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
scufflenounUS /ˈskʌfəl/
disorderly fighting
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Tom was severely wounded, and the boatswain and the other man had received several gashes.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Tom was severely wounded, and the boatswain and the other man had received several gashes.
shipmatesnounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪts/
plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
in the near future
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
not in physical motion
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
survivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading I, indeed, thanks to the way in which Tom had defended me, was the only person unhurt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I, indeed, thanks to the way in which Tom had defended me, was the only person unhurt.
male cat
From this reading Tom was severely wounded, and the boatswain and the other man had received several gashes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But we too were in a desperate plight.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
unhurtadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrt/
not injured or harmed
From this reading I, indeed, thanks to the way in which Tom had defended me, was the only person unhurt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I, indeed, thanks to the way in which Tom had defended me, was the only person unhurt.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They soon ceased, and then arose a shout of triumph from our enemies, and we knew that we were the only survivors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I, indeed, thanks to the way in which Tom had defended me, was the only person unhurt.
people who are wounded
From this reading Tom was severely wounded, and the boatswain and the other man had received several gashes.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The scuffle on deck was still going on, the yells of the savages rising above the stifled groans and cries of our unfortunate shipmates.
