abysses
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From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
at or in the front
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
(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 But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There followed moments of the most intense and thrilling anxiety.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading There followed moments of the most intense and thrilling anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
battledverbUS /ˈbætəld/
past form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
lacking funds
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
moving swiftly
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There followed moments of the most intense and thrilling anxiety.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
high-leaping
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From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading There followed moments of the most intense and thrilling anxiety.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There followed moments of the most intense and thrilling anxiety.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There followed moments of the most intense and thrilling anxiety.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
NAT
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From this reading NAT TO THE RESCUE.
NomadnounUS /ˈnoʊmæd/
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There followed moments of the most intense and thrilling anxiety.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
a course of conduct
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
quivered
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From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
free from harm or evil
From this reading NAT TO THE RESCUE.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
smotherverbUS /ˈsmʌðər/
envelop completely
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
make steady
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
not in physical motion
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
successive (without a break)
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAT TO THE RESCUE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There followed moments of the most intense and thrilling anxiety.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading There followed moments of the most intense and thrilling anxiety.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
thunderously
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From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
up to a particular time
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NAT TO THE RESCUE.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
directed up
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her framework quivered and groaned, and she was flung upward on mountains of water and dashed into liquid abysses till the boys’ heads began to swim.
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 Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
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 still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Clouds of salt water broke thunderously over the plucky little _Nomad_ as she battled her way on the path of rescue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
in or at the place that
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But still Nat, with cool, steady eyes, gazing straight ahead through all the wildly flying smother, held her toward the spot where an occasional high-leaping wave surged and showed the little craft that they were following.
