used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading The destruction of the vessel was their major problem and he felt superbly confident that he could accomplish it.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He was not sure what had happened, but he was afraid it boded ill for his beloved and his friends.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nonetheless, he was glad that the carpet had carried him at least this far.
dearly loved
From this reading He was not sure what had happened, but he was afraid it boded ill for his beloved and his friends.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
boded
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From this reading He was not sure what had happened, but he was afraid it boded ill for his beloved and his friends.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not sure what had happened, but he was afraid it boded ill for his beloved and his friends.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Nonetheless, he was glad that the carpet had carried him at least this far.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Nonetheless, he was glad that the carpet had carried him at least this far.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading The destruction of the vessel was their major problem and he felt superbly confident that he could accomplish it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The destruction of the vessel was their major problem and he felt superbly confident that he could accomplish it.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading The destruction of the vessel was their major problem and he felt superbly confident that he could accomplish it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Nonetheless, he was glad that the carpet had carried him at least this far.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The destruction of the vessel was their major problem and he felt superbly confident that he could accomplish it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was not sure what had happened, but he was afraid it boded ill for his beloved and his friends.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Nonetheless, he was glad that the carpet had carried him at least this far.
Godwin
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From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was not sure what had happened, but he was afraid it boded ill for his beloved and his friends.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He was not sure what had happened, but he was afraid it boded ill for his beloved and his friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nonetheless, he was glad that the carpet had carried him at least this far.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not sure what had happened, but he was afraid it boded ill for his beloved and his friends.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He was not sure what had happened, but he was afraid it boded ill for his beloved and his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was not sure what had happened, but he was afraid it boded ill for his beloved and his friends.
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 Nonetheless, he was glad that the carpet had carried him at least this far.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The destruction of the vessel was their major problem and he felt superbly confident that he could accomplish it.
a particular point in time
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
NonethelessadverbUS /ˌnʌnðəˈles/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Nonetheless, he was glad that the carpet had carried him at least this far.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not sure what had happened, but he was afraid it boded ill for his beloved and his friends.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
pintnounUS /paɪnt/
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The destruction of the vessel was their major problem and he felt superbly confident that he could accomplish it.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
transport commercially
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
superblyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərbli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading The destruction of the vessel was their major problem and he felt superbly confident that he could accomplish it.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was not sure what had happened, but he was afraid it boded ill for his beloved and his friends.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
swallowingverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
swimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/
a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nonetheless, he was glad that the carpet had carried him at least this far.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The destruction of the vessel was their major problem and he felt superbly confident that he could accomplish it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nonetheless, he was glad that the carpet had carried him at least this far.
thrashingnounUS /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
a sound defeat
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The destruction of the vessel was their major problem and he felt superbly confident that he could accomplish it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
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 After swallowing a pint of salt water and thrashing about for a moment below the surface, he struck out toward the plague ship.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was not sure what had happened, but he was afraid it boded ill for his beloved and his friends.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Godwin was a strong swimmer, and the body he now inhabited was as muscular as any in the world.
