used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A steady sheet of rain was sweeping across the bare deck and hissing out through the scuppers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She had to lean against the storm as she pushed her way to the ladder that led below.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The sweeping blasts almost carried Ann off her feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
Ann
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From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
completely unclothed
From this reading A steady sheet of rain was sweeping across the bare deck and hissing out through the scuppers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading She had to lean against the storm as she pushed her way to the ladder that led below.
blastsnounUS /blæsts/
plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball
From this reading The sweeping blasts almost carried Ann off her feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The sweeping blasts almost carried Ann off her feet.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The sweeping blasts almost carried Ann off her feet.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
FIGUREHEAD'S
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From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sweeping blasts almost carried Ann off her feet.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading A steady sheet of rain was sweeping across the bare deck and hissing out through the scuppers.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
Jo
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From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading She had to lean against the storm as she pushed her way to the ladder that led below.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading She had to lean against the storm as she pushed her way to the ladder that led below.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She had to lean against the storm as she pushed her way to the ladder that led below.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sweeping blasts almost carried Ann off her feet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A steady sheet of rain was sweeping across the bare deck and hissing out through the scuppers.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading She had to lean against the storm as she pushed her way to the ladder that led below.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
scuppersnounUS /ˈskʌpərz/
plural of “scupper” — drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
From this reading A steady sheet of rain was sweeping across the bare deck and hissing out through the scuppers.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had to lean against the storm as she pushed her way to the ladder that led below.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading A steady sheet of rain was sweeping across the bare deck and hissing out through the scuppers.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
make steady
From this reading A steady sheet of rain was sweeping across the bare deck and hissing out through the scuppers.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
summer-time
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From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading The sweeping blasts almost carried Ann off her feet.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had to lean against the storm as she pushed her way to the ladder that led below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _THE FIGUREHEAD’S SECRET_ “Gee, this is a terrible storm, for the summer-time,” exclaimed Jo as they reached the deck.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A steady sheet of rain was sweeping across the bare deck and hissing out through the scuppers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had to lean against the storm as she pushed her way to the ladder that led below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A steady sheet of rain was sweeping across the bare deck and hissing out through the scuppers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had to lean against the storm as she pushed her way to the ladder that led below.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He and Ann had been sheltered by the great hull of the schooner, for the wind and rain were driving from the direction of the sea, but now they felt its full force.
