used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading The awful feeling of responsibility paralyzed the mate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "Red light on the starboard bow, sir----" It rang in the officer's ears.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Red light on the starboard bow, sir----" It rang in the officer's ears.
divisible by two
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The awful feeling of responsibility paralyzed the mate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
ten 10s
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Red light on the starboard bow, sir----" It rang in the officer's ears.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Red light on the starboard bow, sir----" It rang in the officer's ears.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Red light on the starboard bow, sir----" It rang in the officer's ears.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The awful feeling of responsibility paralyzed the mate.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
numbedverbUS /nʌmd/
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Red light on the starboard bow, sir----" It rang in the officer's ears.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Red light on the starboard bow, sir----" It rang in the officer's ears.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading The awful feeling of responsibility paralyzed the mate.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "Red light on the starboard bow, sir----" It rang in the officer's ears.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Red light on the starboard bow, sir----" It rang in the officer's ears.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The awful feeling of responsibility paralyzed the mate.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
transport commercially
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Red light on the starboard bow, sir----" It rang in the officer's ears.
sirensnounUS /ˈsaɪrənz/
plural of “siren” — a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading "Red light on the starboard bow, sir----" It rang in the officer's ears.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Red light on the starboard bow, sir----" It rang in the officer's ears.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The terror of what he had done numbed him; stunned him so that he stood there upon the bridge like a man asleep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fifteen hundred human souls were sinking in that ship, which was now drifting off to port in the night with their cries sounding faintly through the blackness, even rising to be heard through the roar of the steam.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading It sounded above the terrible din of smashing steel and beams, and even above the roar of the sirens telling of the death wound that had been given a marine monster of twenty-five thousand tons register.
