used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The two were tumbling about, each one seemingly trying to get an advantageous grip on the other.
advantageousadjectiveUS /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
giving an advantage
From this reading The two were tumbling about, each one seemingly trying to get an advantageous grip on the other.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The two were tumbling about, each one seemingly trying to get an advantageous grip on the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
berthed
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From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob was struggling in the grasp of a white-robed figure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two were tumbling about, each one seemingly trying to get an advantageous grip on the other.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Bob was struggling in the grasp of a white-robed figure.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The two were tumbling about, each one seemingly trying to get an advantageous grip on the other.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
hold firmly
From this reading Bob was struggling in the grasp of a white-robed figure.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading The two were tumbling about, each one seemingly trying to get an advantageous grip on the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw a strange sight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
a boy or man
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
Ned
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From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The two were tumbling about, each one seemingly trying to get an advantageous grip on the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two were tumbling about, each one seemingly trying to get an advantageous grip on the other.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw a strange sight.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The two were tumbling about, each one seemingly trying to get an advantageous grip on the other.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He saw a strange sight.
the state of being asleep
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Bob was struggling in the grasp of a white-robed figure.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two were tumbling about, each one seemingly trying to get an advantageous grip on the other.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
hard to endure
From this reading The two were tumbling about, each one seemingly trying to get an advantageous grip on the other.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading The two were tumbling about, each one seemingly trying to get an advantageous grip on the other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two were tumbling about, each one seemingly trying to get an advantageous grip on the other.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jerry leaped up, followed by Ned, and the tall lad flashed on the scene the gleam from his pocket electric torch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
in or at the place that
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER Instantly all was in confusion in that part of the sleeping quarters where the three friends were berthed.
white-robed
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From this reading Bob was struggling in the grasp of a white-robed figure.
