used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The next moments were filled with anxiety.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Over the bow the crests of the waves broke constantly, showering the occupants with spray.
bracesnounUS /ˈbreɪsəz/
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
From this reading The hydroplane portion of the _Sea Eagle_ was built lightly, and, although it was well strengthened with braces, the test was a severe one.
lacking funds
From this reading Over the bow the crests of the waves broke constantly, showering the occupants with spray.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The hydroplane portion of the _Sea Eagle_ was built lightly, and, although it was well strengthened with braces, the test was a severe one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Over the bow the crests of the waves broke constantly, showering the occupants with spray.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
crestsnounUS /krests/
plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Over the bow the crests of the waves broke constantly, showering the occupants with spray.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
Dr
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From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading The hydroplane portion of the _Sea Eagle_ was built lightly, and, although it was well strengthened with braces, the test was a severe one.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The next moments were filled with anxiety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
hydroplanenoun
an airplane that can land on or take off from water
From this reading The hydroplane portion of the _Sea Eagle_ was built lightly, and, although it was well strengthened with braces, the test was a severe one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
without good reason
From this reading The hydroplane portion of the _Sea Eagle_ was built lightly, and, although it was well strengthened with braces, the test was a severe one.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The next moments were filled with anxiety.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next moments were filled with anxiety.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Over the bow the crests of the waves broke constantly, showering the occupants with spray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hydroplane portion of the _Sea Eagle_ was built lightly, and, although it was well strengthened with braces, the test was a severe one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The hydroplane portion of the _Sea Eagle_ was built lightly, and, although it was well strengthened with braces, the test was a severe one.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the bow the crests of the waves broke constantly, showering the occupants with spray.
Perkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
playthingnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The hydroplane portion of the _Sea Eagle_ was built lightly, and, although it was well strengthened with braces, the test was a severe one.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The hydroplane portion of the _Sea Eagle_ was built lightly, and, although it was well strengthened with braces, the test was a severe one.
showeringverbUS /ˈʃaʊərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading Over the bow the crests of the waves broke constantly, showering the occupants with spray.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Over the bow the crests of the waves broke constantly, showering the occupants with spray.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The hydroplane portion of the _Sea Eagle_ was built lightly, and, although it was well strengthened with braces, the test was a severe one.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The hydroplane portion of the _Sea Eagle_ was built lightly, and, although it was well strengthened with braces, the test was a severe one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next moments were filled with anxiety.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
volplaning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The sea was running high, and, although Dr. Perkins had brought his craft upon a level keel by skillful volplaning, before it struck the waves, the situation was extremely serious.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The hydroplane portion of the _Sea Eagle_ was built lightly, and, although it was well strengthened with braces, the test was a severe one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next moments were filled with anxiety.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The _Sea Eagle_ was tossed about helplessly, a plaything of the waves, while her adventurers strove to collect their thoughts and decide what was to be done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next moments were filled with anxiety.
