used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He struck the water with a splash, broadside on, quickly sinking beneath the surface.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He struck the water with a splash, broadside on, quickly sinking beneath the surface.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
broadsidenounUS /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading He struck the water with a splash, broadside on, quickly sinking beneath the surface.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading The result was that he had propelled himself to the surface before many seconds had elapsed.
divisible by two
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
set up or found
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The result was that he had propelled himself to the surface before many seconds had elapsed.
come to pass
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the second place, his mind was working so rapidly that he did not have time to cry out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
imperiledverbUS /ˌɪmˈperəld/
past form of “imperil” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the second place, his mind was working so rapidly that he did not have time to cry out.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
engage in
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The result was that he had propelled himself to the surface before many seconds had elapsed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the second place, his mind was working so rapidly that he did not have time to cry out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He struck the water with a splash, broadside on, quickly sinking beneath the surface.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the second place, his mind was working so rapidly that he did not have time to cry out.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
propelledverbUS /prəˈpeld/
inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force
From this reading The result was that he had propelled himself to the surface before many seconds had elapsed.
with speed
From this reading He struck the water with a splash, broadside on, quickly sinking beneath the surface.
with speed
From this reading In the second place, his mind was working so rapidly that he did not have time to cry out.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result was that he had propelled himself to the surface before many seconds had elapsed.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the second place, his mind was working so rapidly that he did not have time to cry out.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The result was that he had propelled himself to the surface before many seconds had elapsed.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading He struck the water with a splash, broadside on, quickly sinking beneath the surface.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the second place, his mind was working so rapidly that he did not have time to cry out.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading He struck the water with a splash, broadside on, quickly sinking beneath the surface.
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From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He struck the water with a splash, broadside on, quickly sinking beneath the surface.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading He struck the water with a splash, broadside on, quickly sinking beneath the surface.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
swimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/
a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the second place, his mind was working so rapidly that he did not have time to cry out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
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 WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Steve was too good a swimmer to swallow any water, however, and began holding his breath even before he struck the water, knowing as he did what was about to happen.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE WATERS CLOSED OVER HIM Steve did not cry out when he found himself plunging into the water, principally for the reason that he was too plucky to make an outcry when his safety was imperiled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He struck the water with a splash, broadside on, quickly sinking beneath the surface.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading In the second place, his mind was working so rapidly that he did not have time to cry out.
