adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Well, almost.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you sure, Grace?” she asked.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Are you sure, Grace?” she asked.
Betty
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From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
churningadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɜːrnɪŋ/
moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
CRACKERSadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
GemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “Are you sure, Grace?” she asked.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
lettingnounUS /ˈletɪŋ/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
OLIVESnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/
plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
overhearingverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈhiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading “Are you sure, Grace?” repeated Betty.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
slipverbUS /slɪp/
move stealthily
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Are you sure, Grace?” she asked.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CRACKERS AND OLIVES Betty grasped the situation, and acted quickly, as she always did in an emergency.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, almost.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She could speak without fear of the men in the racing boat overhearing her, for they had thrown out their clutch, a moment later letting it slip into reverse, and the churning propeller, and the throb of the motor, made it impossible for them to hear what was said aboard the _Gem_.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you sure, Grace?” she asked.
