used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "WE'VE STRUCK A SUBMERGED WRECK!"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The roar of the water, as the submarine parted it in two mighty foam-crested waves, was like that of a waterfall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The spray flew back in the faces of the party on deck, whipping the keen blood into their cheeks.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The spray flew back in the faces of the party on deck, whipping the keen blood into their cheeks.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
Dacre
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From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The spray flew back in the faces of the party on deck, whipping the keen blood into their cheeks.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
drenchedadjectiveUS /drentʃt/
abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
move gently or carefully
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
at any time
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The spray flew back in the faces of the party on deck, whipping the keen blood into their cheeks.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The spray flew back in the faces of the party on deck, whipping the keen blood into their cheeks.
foam-crested
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From this reading The roar of the water, as the submarine parted it in two mighty foam-crested waves, was like that of a waterfall.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
the act of departing
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
I'm
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From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The spray flew back in the faces of the party on deck, whipping the keen blood into their cheeks.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The spray flew back in the faces of the party on deck, whipping the keen blood into their cheeks.
IronsidesnounUS /ˈaɪərnsaɪdz/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The spray flew back in the faces of the party on deck, whipping the keen blood into their cheeks.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The roar of the water, as the submarine parted it in two mighty foam-crested waves, was like that of a waterfall.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The roar of the water, as the submarine parted it in two mighty foam-crested waves, was like that of a waterfall.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The roar of the water, as the submarine parted it in two mighty foam-crested waves, was like that of a waterfall.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The spray flew back in the faces of the party on deck, whipping the keen blood into their cheeks.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The roar of the water, as the submarine parted it in two mighty foam-crested waves, was like that of a waterfall.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
move hurridly
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading The spray flew back in the faces of the party on deck, whipping the keen blood into their cheeks.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "WE'VE STRUCK A SUBMERGED WRECK!"
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
SUBMERGEDadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading "WE'VE STRUCK A SUBMERGED WRECK!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The spray flew back in the faces of the party on deck, whipping the keen blood into their cheeks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
male cat
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The roar of the water, as the submarine parted it in two mighty foam-crested waves, was like that of a waterfall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
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 It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
waterfallnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading The roar of the water, as the submarine parted it in two mighty foam-crested waves, was like that of a waterfall.
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 roar of the water, as the submarine parted it in two mighty foam-crested waves, was like that of a waterfall.
WE'VE
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From this reading "WE'VE STRUCK A SUBMERGED WRECK!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was one of the most fascinating experiences that had ever befallen Tom Dacre--this of sitting at his ease on the metal back of a submarine monster, rushing through the water at a speed which Mr. Ironsides declared was almost twenty-five miles an hour.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
whippingnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading The spray flew back in the faces of the party on deck, whipping the keen blood into their cheeks.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading "WE'VE STRUCK A SUBMERGED WRECK!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Better come inside now," said Mr. Ironsides, after a while, "I'm going to try a burst of speed, and you might get drenched."
