used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She was disabled beyond hope of repair, unless he could get another spark plug.
apprisedverbUS /əˈpraɪzd/
past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
on or to one side
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Harry knew, from his examination the previous night, that it would be useless to try to escape by the motor craft.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She was disabled beyond hope of repair, unless he could get another spark plug.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
a youthful male person
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Harry knew, from his examination the previous night, that it would be useless to try to escape by the motor craft.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
careeringverbUS /kərˈɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “career” — move headlong at high speed
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
consortverbUS /kənˈsɔːrt/
keep company with; hang out with
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was disabled beyond hope of repair, unless he could get another spark plug.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading But Harry knew, from his examination the previous night, that it would be useless to try to escape by the motor craft.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading She was disabled beyond hope of repair, unless he could get another spark plug.
dismantledadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmæntəld/
torn down and broken up
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading But Harry knew, from his examination the previous night, that it would be useless to try to escape by the motor craft.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading But Harry knew, from his examination the previous night, that it would be useless to try to escape by the motor craft.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Harry knew, from his examination the previous night, that it would be useless to try to escape by the motor craft.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She was disabled beyond hope of repair, unless he could get another spark plug.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was disabled beyond hope of repair, unless he could get another spark plug.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She was disabled beyond hope of repair, unless he could get another spark plug.
hulknounUS /hʌlk/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Harry knew, from his examination the previous night, that it would be useless to try to escape by the motor craft.
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 But Harry knew, from his examination the previous night, that it would be useless to try to escape by the motor craft.
a particular point in time
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But Harry knew, from his examination the previous night, that it would be useless to try to escape by the motor craft.
a brief written record
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
plugverbUS /plʌɡ/
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
From this reading She was disabled beyond hope of repair, unless he could get another spark plug.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading But Harry knew, from his examination the previous night, that it would be useless to try to escape by the motor craft.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading She was disabled beyond hope of repair, unless he could get another spark plug.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was disabled beyond hope of repair, unless he could get another spark plug.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading She was disabled beyond hope of repair, unless he could get another spark plug.
not in physical motion
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Putting aside, for the moment, by a brave effort, his heart sickness, Harry ran to the rail and peered over the side.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading But Harry knew, from his examination the previous night, that it would be useless to try to escape by the motor craft.
except if; if not
From this reading She was disabled beyond hope of repair, unless he could get another spark plug.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading But Harry knew, from his examination the previous night, that it would be useless to try to escape by the motor craft.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The motor boat was careering gallantly along by the side of her big consort, and the boy was glad to note that the painter still held, despite the strain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A sudden sharp puff of wind, followed by a heavier dip than usual on the part of the dismantled hulk, apprised the boy that both breeze and sea were increasing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Harry knew, from his examination the previous night, that it would be useless to try to escape by the motor craft.
