used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
exhale hard
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading They were Colonel Morello's and Ed.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
Dayton'snounUS /ˈdeɪtənz/
possessive form of “dayton” — a city in southwest Ohio; manufacturing center
From this reading Dayton's.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading They were Colonel Morello's and Ed.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
HOW
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From this reading HOW IT WORKED OUT.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW IT WORKED OUT.
and nothing more
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
Morello's
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From this reading They were Colonel Morello's and Ed.
Nat's
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From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW IT WORKED OUT.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
schooner's
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From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
stunningadjectiveUS /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were Colonel Morello's and Ed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
vessel'snounUS /ˈvesəlz/
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Like one in a dream he hung there, just under the swell of the vessel's counter and listened to the voices above him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were Colonel Morello's and Ed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HOW IT WORKED OUT.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading What with the stunning effect of the blow he had received as he was swung against the schooner's stern works and the shock of the accident which had followed, Nat's senses almost left him for an instant.
