used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
adnounUS /æd/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading "Beg pardon, sir, but hit looks like you 'ad lost your knife."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The belt and sheath were there; but the large knife, a regular part of every diver's equipment, was missing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dennis glanced down at the deck where his paraphernalia lay.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Beg pardon, sir, but hit looks like you 'ad lost your knife."
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The belt and sheath were there; but the large knife, a regular part of every diver's equipment, was missing.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Beg pardon, sir, but hit looks like you 'ad lost your knife."
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Dennis glanced down at the deck where his paraphernalia lay.
Dennis
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From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
diver'snounUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
possessive form of “diver” — someone who works underwater
From this reading The belt and sheath were there; but the large knife, a regular part of every diver's equipment, was missing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Dennis glanced down at the deck where his paraphernalia lay.
put on clothes
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading The belt and sheath were there; but the large knife, a regular part of every diver's equipment, was missing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The belt and sheath were there; but the large knife, a regular part of every diver's equipment, was missing.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Dennis glanced down at the deck where his paraphernalia lay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dennis glanced down at the deck where his paraphernalia lay.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "Beg pardon, sir, but hit looks like you 'ad lost your knife."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading "Beg pardon, sir, but hit looks like you 'ad lost your knife."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The belt and sheath were there; but the large knife, a regular part of every diver's equipment, was missing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Dennis glanced down at the deck where his paraphernalia lay.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Beg pardon, sir, but hit looks like you 'ad lost your knife."
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Beg pardon, sir, but hit looks like you 'ad lost your knife."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Beg pardon, sir, but hit looks like you 'ad lost your knife."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
not able to be found
From this reading The belt and sheath were there; but the large knife, a regular part of every diver's equipment, was missing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading Dennis glanced down at the deck where his paraphernalia lay.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Beg pardon, sir, but hit looks like you 'ad lost your knife."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The belt and sheath were there; but the large knife, a regular part of every diver's equipment, was missing.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "That's queer!" he said slowly.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The belt and sheath were there; but the large knife, a regular part of every diver's equipment, was missing.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's queer!" he said slowly.
sheathnounUS /ʃiːθ/
a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
From this reading The belt and sheath were there; but the large knife, a regular part of every diver's equipment, was missing.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Beg pardon, sir, but hit looks like you 'ad lost your knife."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "That's queer!" he said slowly.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
That's
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From this reading "That's queer!" he said slowly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The belt and sheath were there; but the large knife, a regular part of every diver's equipment, was missing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS As the steward helped pull up the rubber dress about the body of Dennis, he spoke in a low voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The belt and sheath were there; but the large knife, a regular part of every diver's equipment, was missing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The belt and sheath were there; but the large knife, a regular part of every diver's equipment, was missing.
in or at the place that
From this reading Dennis glanced down at the deck where his paraphernalia lay.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Beg pardon, sir, but hit looks like you 'ad lost your knife."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Beg pardon, sir, but hit looks like you 'ad lost your knife."
