used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
at or in the front
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
(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 All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
barnaclesnounUS /ˈbɑːrnəkəlz/
plural of “barnacle” — marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
BeringnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
bidarkie's
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From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
buoyancynounUS /ˈbɔɪənsi/
cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
From this reading It seemed to have lost life and buoyancy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
grassesnounUS /ˈɡræsəz/
plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seemed to have lost life and buoyancy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to have lost life and buoyancy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
laggingnounUS /ˈlæɡɪŋ/
insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It seemed to have lost life and buoyancy.
for more time
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It seemed to have lost life and buoyancy.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
navigatingverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
absolutely essential
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
not any; not one
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
being perceived or observed
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
on one occasion
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
Phil
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From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
Ryder
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From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to have lost life and buoyancy.
SergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
move hurridly
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
suckingnounUS /ˈsʌkɪŋ/
the act of sucking
From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
very small
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to have lost life and buoyancy.
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 Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SAVED BY A MIRACLE Serge had noticed for some time that the movements of the tiny craft in which he and Phil Ryder were navigating the mighty waters of Bering Sea were heavy and lagging.
which person or people
From this reading Serge of course knew that this could not be the case, and, after puzzling over the matter for some time, concluded that the fault did not lie so much with the boat as in its exhausted crew, who no longer possessed the strength necessary to force it ahead with the same speed as formerly.
wide-spread
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From this reading All at once he felt a movement of the bidarkie’s skin between its wide-spread ribs, and heard a peculiar sobbing or sucking sound that instantly explained the situation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instead of gliding smoothly through the water, it seemed to drag, as though its bottom were foul with grasses or barnacles.
