used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
(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 NODDY’S COMPANION Now the storm had broken in all its power.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading How the wind whistled over the boat, almost tearing the awning loose!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
awningnounUS /ˈɑːnɪŋ/
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading How the wind whistled over the boat, almost tearing the awning loose!
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading How the wind whistled over the boat, almost tearing the awning loose!
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading The sail, too, held, though it needed all the strength of the ropes Sam had carefully placed here and there to brace it.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading NODDY’S COMPANION Now the storm had broken in all its power.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The sail, too, held, though it needed all the strength of the ropes Sam had carefully placed here and there to brace it.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading NODDY’S COMPANION Now the storm had broken in all its power.
fasteningsnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋz/
plural of “fastening” — restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NODDY’S COMPANION Now the storm had broken in all its power.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The sail, too, held, though it needed all the strength of the ropes Sam had carefully placed here and there to brace it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The sail, too, held, though it needed all the strength of the ropes Sam had carefully placed here and there to brace it.
How
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From this reading How the wind whistled over the boat, almost tearing the awning loose!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NODDY’S COMPANION Now the storm had broken in all its power.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sail, too, held, though it needed all the strength of the ropes Sam had carefully placed here and there to brace it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading NODDY’S COMPANION Now the storm had broken in all its power.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “Take the wheel!” roared Sam to Jerry.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading How the wind whistled over the boat, almost tearing the awning loose!
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The sail, too, held, though it needed all the strength of the ropes Sam had carefully placed here and there to brace it.
NODDY'S
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From this reading NODDY’S COMPANION Now the storm had broken in all its power.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading NODDY’S COMPANION Now the storm had broken in all its power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading How the wind whistled over the boat, almost tearing the awning loose!
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The sail, too, held, though it needed all the strength of the ropes Sam had carefully placed here and there to brace it.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading NODDY’S COMPANION Now the storm had broken in all its power.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading “Take the wheel!” roared Sam to Jerry.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading The sail, too, held, though it needed all the strength of the ropes Sam had carefully placed here and there to brace it.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The sail, too, held, though it needed all the strength of the ropes Sam had carefully placed here and there to brace it.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading NODDY’S COMPANION Now the storm had broken in all its power.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The sail, too, held, though it needed all the strength of the ropes Sam had carefully placed here and there to brace it.
carry out
From this reading “Take the wheel!” roared Sam to Jerry.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading How the wind whistled over the boat, almost tearing the awning loose!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NODDY’S COMPANION Now the storm had broken in all its power.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sail, too, held, though it needed all the strength of the ropes Sam had carefully placed here and there to brace it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The sail, too, held, though it needed all the strength of the ropes Sam had carefully placed here and there to brace it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The sail, too, held, though it needed all the strength of the ropes Sam had carefully placed here and there to brace it.
(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 But Sam had seen to the fastenings, and the old sailor well knew the awful force of a gale.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading “Take the wheel!” roared Sam to Jerry.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading How the wind whistled over the boat, almost tearing the awning loose!
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading How the wind whistled over the boat, almost tearing the awning loose!
