used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
accumulateverbUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/
get or gather together
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
anew
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading At the great crises of existence the stream of thought is apt to form strange eddies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
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From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
crisesnounUS /ˈkraɪsiz/
plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading At the great crises of existence the stream of thought is apt to form strange eddies.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
eddiesnounUS /ˈediz/
plural of “eddy” — founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)
From this reading At the great crises of existence the stream of thought is apt to form strange eddies.
an old word for “before”
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading At the great crises of existence the stream of thought is apt to form strange eddies.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading At the great crises of existence the stream of thought is apt to form strange eddies.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At the great crises of existence the stream of thought is apt to form strange eddies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the great crises of existence the stream of thought is apt to form strange eddies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
one of four equal parts
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
with speed
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
transport commercially
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
SpraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading At the great crises of existence the stream of thought is apt to form strange eddies.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading At the great crises of existence the stream of thought is apt to form strange eddies.
succornounUS /ˈsʌkər/
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At the great crises of existence the stream of thought is apt to form strange eddies.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
the act of testing something
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
not known
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading —BUT GOES ON AGAIN INTO THE UNKNOWN This final waiting for the chance of succor seemed to be the hardest trial of all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
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 Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
in or at the place that
From this reading Spray leaped over the ship in such dense sheets that a considerable quantity of water quickly lodged on the port side where Courtenay’s bunk was fixed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The door had been hooked back to keep it wide open, so wind and sea invaded the trim privacy of the cabin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was no means of escape for it in that quarter, and the angle at which the _Kansas_ lay would permit a depth of at least two feet to accumulate ere the water began to flow out through the door to the starboard.
