used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
in addition
From this reading I know that word described my feelings and I think it also described my lady’s feelings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We could not get away from that island quick enough and we could not get far enough away once we started.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We could not get away from that island quick enough and we could not get far enough away once we started.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading I know that word described my feelings and I think it also described my lady’s feelings.
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading We could not get away from that island quick enough and we could not get far enough away once we started.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We could not get away from that island quick enough and we could not get far enough away once we started.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I know that word described my feelings and I think it also described my lady’s feelings.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We could not get away from that island quick enough and we could not get far enough away once we started.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We could not get away from that island quick enough and we could not get far enough away once we started.
destroyed or killed
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know that word described my feelings and I think it also described my lady’s feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading We could not get away from that island quick enough and we could not get far enough away once we started.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know that word described my feelings and I think it also described my lady’s feelings.
and nothing more
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that word described my feelings and I think it also described my lady’s feelings.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I know that word described my feelings and I think it also described my lady’s feelings.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
LuckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I know that word described my feelings and I think it also described my lady’s feelings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We could not get away from that island quick enough and we could not get far enough away once we started.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
on one occasion
From this reading We could not get away from that island quick enough and we could not get far enough away once we started.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
pell-melladjective
with undue hurry and confusion
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading We could not get away from that island quick enough and we could not get far enough away once we started.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
rowlocks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
transport commercially
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We could not get away from that island quick enough and we could not get far enough away once we started.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I know that word described my feelings and I think it also described my lady’s feelings.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
thwartsnounUS /θwɔːrts/
plural of “thwart” — a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
tidaladjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdəl/
of or relating to or caused by tides
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Luckily the oars had been secured to the thwarts, and I shipped them on the rowlocks forthwith, and then I rowed across the lagoon and through the opening in the reef.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading We threw the things that we had saved, or that had escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that followed it, into the boat pell-mell, climbed in ourselves, and shoved off.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
WHEREIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHEREIN WE CAPTURE THE SHIP We were so excited and exhausted by the terrific experiences which we had just gone through that a sort of frenzy possessed us.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I know that word described my feelings and I think it also described my lady’s feelings.
