used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading “I wonder what vessel this is and how long she will remain afloat?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Well, I’m here, but where am I?” mused Jerry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
dampnessnounUS /ˈdæmpnɪs/
a slight wetness
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
derelictadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
any strong feeling
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Well, I’m here, but where am I?” mused Jerry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
how
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From this reading “I wonder what vessel this is and how long she will remain afloat?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, I’m here, but where am I?” mused Jerry.
I'm
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From this reading “Well, I’m here, but where am I?” mused Jerry.
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I wonder what vessel this is and how long she will remain afloat?
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
LONEadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “I wonder what vessel this is and how long she will remain afloat?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “Well, I’m here, but where am I?” mused Jerry.
NAVIGATORnounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
puddleverbUS /ˈpʌdəl/
wade or dabble in a puddle
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “I wonder what vessel this is and how long she will remain afloat?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
seamnounUS /siːm/
joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I wonder what vessel this is and how long she will remain afloat?
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
spewverbUS /spjuː/
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
spongeverbUS /spʌndʒ/
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I wonder what vessel this is and how long she will remain afloat?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Every seam of his garments seemed to spew out a little puddle of dampness, and he said afterward that he felt not unlike a sponge.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading “I wonder what vessel this is and how long she will remain afloat?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
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 A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, I’m here, but where am I?” mused Jerry.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I wonder what vessel this is and how long she will remain afloat?
in or at the place that
From this reading “Well, I’m here, but where am I?” mused Jerry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A LONE NAVIGATOR Jerry Hopkins stood in a pool of sea water on the deck of the derelict to which he had climbed after having been immersed in the ocean for more than an hour.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I wonder what vessel this is and how long she will remain afloat?
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading But for the time being, wonder at his new situation and thankfulness that he was on something more substantial than a wave overpowered every other emotion.
