used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Then his hand came in contact with Coulter's body and he caught the cadet by the arm.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As soon as Coulter felt himself touched, he swung around, and the next instant had Jack by the shoulder, in a grip like that of death itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
have
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Then his hand came in contact with Coulter's body and he caught the cadet by the arm.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then his hand came in contact with Coulter's body and he caught the cadet by the arm.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Then his hand came in contact with Coulter's body and he caught the cadet by the arm.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then his hand came in contact with Coulter's body and he caught the cadet by the arm.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then his hand came in contact with Coulter's body and he caught the cadet by the arm.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Then his hand came in contact with Coulter's body and he caught the cadet by the arm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
CoulternounUS /ˈkoʊltər/
a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
Coulter's
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From this reading Then his hand came in contact with Coulter's body and he caught the cadet by the arm.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading As soon as Coulter felt himself touched, he swung around, and the next instant had Jack by the shoulder, in a grip like that of death itself.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As soon as Coulter felt himself touched, he swung around, and the next instant had Jack by the shoulder, in a grip like that of death itself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading As soon as Coulter felt himself touched, he swung around, and the next instant had Jack by the shoulder, in a grip like that of death itself.
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then his hand came in contact with Coulter's body and he caught the cadet by the arm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As soon as Coulter felt himself touched, he swung around, and the next instant had Jack by the shoulder, in a grip like that of death itself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then his hand came in contact with Coulter's body and he caught the cadet by the arm.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading As soon as Coulter felt himself touched, he swung around, and the next instant had Jack by the shoulder, in a grip like that of death itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading As soon as Coulter felt himself touched, he swung around, and the next instant had Jack by the shoulder, in a grip like that of death itself.
a small worthless amount
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
immediately past
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As soon as Coulter felt himself touched, he swung around, and the next instant had Jack by the shoulder, in a grip like that of death itself.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As soon as Coulter felt himself touched, he swung around, and the next instant had Jack by the shoulder, in a grip like that of death itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
an educational institution
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But Jack was a hero, and he could not bear to see Gus Coulter drowned before his eyes.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading As soon as Coulter felt himself touched, he swung around, and the next instant had Jack by the shoulder, in a grip like that of death itself.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Coulter felt himself touched, he swung around, and the next instant had Jack by the shoulder, in a grip like that of death itself.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading As soon as Coulter felt himself touched, he swung around, and the next instant had Jack by the shoulder, in a grip like that of death itself.
carry out
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then his hand came in contact with Coulter's body and he caught the cadet by the arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
having come into contact
From this reading As soon as Coulter felt himself touched, he swung around, and the next instant had Jack by the shoulder, in a grip like that of death itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
in or at the place that
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then his hand came in contact with Coulter's body and he caught the cadet by the arm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A REAL HERO It was a desperate plunge to take, for the former major of the school battalion ran the risk of getting a chill that would kill him.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading As the icy waters closed over him, he struck out boldly for the spot where he had last beheld the struggling youth.
