used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
the lower side of anything
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But suddenly Jack gave a shout:
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
enthralledadjectiveUS /enˈθrɔːld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “There he is!
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There he is!
a small worthless amount
From this reading But suddenly Jack gave a shout:
immediately past
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
LEAPnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over there!
perishedverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading But suddenly Jack gave a shout:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But suddenly Jack gave a shout:
moving very fast
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There he is!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
TropicadjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪk/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
at the time that
From this reading A LEAP FOR A LIFE Had the lone navigator of the craft perished when she gave the last swift and decisive plunge to the bottom?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A groan that went up from the decks of the _Tropic Queen_, which had steamed quite close, seemed to indicate that the enthralled onlookers thought so.
