used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading So far as they could see there was no change in its surroundings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far as they could see there was no change in its surroundings.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
Dr
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From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
Everson
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From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as they could see there was no change in its surroundings.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
destroyed or killed
From this reading GONE!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
imminentlyadverbUS /ˈɪmənəntli/
in an imminent manner
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
imperilled
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From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading So far as they could see there was no change in its surroundings.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
MarlowenounUS /ˈmɑːrloʊ/
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
not any; not one
From this reading So far as they could see there was no change in its surroundings.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
Identical; not different.
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So far as they could see there was no change in its surroundings.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as they could see there was no change in its surroundings.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
not in physical motion
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading So far as they could see there was no change in its surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So far as they could see there was no change in its surroundings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither Jack Everson nor Dr. Marlowe forgot his own personal danger in hurrying to the help of their imperilled friends.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So far as they could see there was no change in its surroundings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
at the time that
From this reading They had slowed their gait to a walk as they neared the spot, and when they caught the dim outlines of the boat the two stood still.
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading If the two were too late to be of any assistance they were imminently likely to precipitate themselves into the same whirlpool of woe and death.
