used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
in actual fact
From this reading The gold actually was gone.
anew
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But again only its painted walls met our eyes.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But again only its painted walls met our eyes.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
FALK
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From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
coins made of gold
From this reading The gold actually was gone.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The gold actually was gone.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But again only its painted walls met our eyes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
the force of workers available
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But again only its painted walls met our eyes.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
and nothing more
From this reading But again only its painted walls met our eyes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But again only its painted walls met our eyes.
coated with paint
From this reading But again only its painted walls met our eyes.
PROPOSESverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
on the contrary
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
Roger
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From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
transport commercially
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Roger started up.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
TRUCEnounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
unrealitynounUS /ˌʌnriˈæləti/
the quality possessed by something that is unreal
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Roger started up.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading But again only its painted walls met our eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gold actually was gone.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I felt that strange sensation of mingled reality and unreality which comes sometimes in dreams, and I rather think that Roger felt it, too, for we turned simultaneously to look again into the iron safe.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading FALK PROPOSES A TRUCE As we faced each other in amazed silence, we could hear the men working on deck and the sea rippling against the hull of the ship.
