used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
anew
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading It seemed to the boys as though a mighty hand was tearing the huge logs apart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed to the boys as though a mighty hand was tearing the huge logs apart.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Breathlessly they waited to see what the result of the blast would be.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Breathlessly they waited to see what the result of the blast would be.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It seemed to the boys as though a mighty hand was tearing the huge logs apart.
BreathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading Breathlessly they waited to see what the result of the blast would be.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
fuseverbUS /fjuːz/
mix together different elements
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It seemed to the boys as though a mighty hand was tearing the huge logs apart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It seemed to the boys as though a mighty hand was tearing the huge logs apart.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading “Hurrah, she’s moving,” Jack shouted a moment later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to the boys as though a mighty hand was tearing the huge logs apart.
a small worthless amount
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
the act of departing
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading It seemed to the boys as though a mighty hand was tearing the huge logs apart.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading It seemed to the boys as though a mighty hand was tearing the huge logs apart.
a particular point in time
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
in motion
From this reading “Hurrah, she’s moving,” Jack shouted a moment later.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
information about recent and important events
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Breathlessly they waited to see what the result of the blast would be.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
scownounUS /skaʊ/
any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Breathlessly they waited to see what the result of the blast would be.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to the boys as though a mighty hand was tearing the huge logs apart.
she's
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From this reading “Hurrah, she’s moving,” Jack shouted a moment later.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Hurrah, she’s moving,” Jack shouted a moment later.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
in the near future
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
sputteringnounUS /ˈspʌtərɪŋ/
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading It seemed to the boys as though a mighty hand was tearing the huge logs apart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed to the boys as though a mighty hand was tearing the huge logs apart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to the boys as though a mighty hand was tearing the huge logs apart.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Breathlessly they waited to see what the result of the blast would be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOB AND JACK RECEIVE SOME NEWS In spite of the protests of both Bob and Jack that he wait until they could get some new cells, Jean got another fuse from the scow and soon he was again speeding for the shore, leaving the sputtering fuse behind him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Breathlessly they waited to see what the result of the blast would be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This time he reached the bank in safety, and a moment later the explosion came, with a roar which shook the earth beneath their feet.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Breathlessly they waited to see what the result of the blast would be.
