used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading He struggled to his feet, staring into the dark astern.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
a youthful male person
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
bumpsnounUS /bʌmps/
plural of “bump” — a lump on the body caused by a blow
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading "Job!" he cried, "Job!" and then a heavy hand smote him on the mouth and he lost consciousness for a time.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Job!" he cried, "Job!" and then a heavy hand smote him on the mouth and he lost consciousness for a time.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He struggled to his feet, staring into the dark astern.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He struggled to his feet, staring into the dark astern.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Job!" he cried, "Job!" and then a heavy hand smote him on the mouth and he lost consciousness for a time.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Job!" he cried, "Job!" and then a heavy hand smote him on the mouth and he lost consciousness for a time.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He struggled to his feet, staring into the dark astern.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "Job!" he cried, "Job!" and then a heavy hand smote him on the mouth and he lost consciousness for a time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Job!" he cried, "Job!" and then a heavy hand smote him on the mouth and he lost consciousness for a time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He struggled to his feet, staring into the dark astern.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He struggled to his feet, staring into the dark astern.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
Jeremy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "Job!" he cried, "Job!" and then a heavy hand smote him on the mouth and he lost consciousness for a time.
a boy or man
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Job!" he cried, "Job!" and then a heavy hand smote him on the mouth and he lost consciousness for a time.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "Job!" he cried, "Job!" and then a heavy hand smote him on the mouth and he lost consciousness for a time.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Job!" he cried, "Job!" and then a heavy hand smote him on the mouth and he lost consciousness for a time.
an amount of time
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
done under pressure
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
sloop's
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From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
smote
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From this reading "Job!" he cried, "Job!" and then a heavy hand smote him on the mouth and he lost consciousness for a time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He struggled to his feet, staring into the dark astern.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He struggled to his feet, staring into the dark astern.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Job!" he cried, "Job!" and then a heavy hand smote him on the mouth and he lost consciousness for a time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Almost at the same instant there came a series of bumps along the sloop's side, and as the boy rushed to the hatch to call his ally, he heard feet pounding the deck.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Job!" he cried, "Job!" and then a heavy hand smote him on the mouth and he lost consciousness for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He struggled to his feet, staring into the dark astern.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jeremy's first waking sensation was the sound of a hoarse confused shout and the rattle of oars being shipped.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The period during which he stood awake and terrified had been so brief and so fraught with terror that it never seemed real to the lad in memory.
