used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That’s not a man--it’s a woman!
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She is alone on the wreck.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Don’t you see her skirts blowing in the gale?
BRANDON'S
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From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
Don't
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From this reading Don’t you see her skirts blowing in the gale?
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Now he exclaimed hurriedly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Don’t you see her skirts blowing in the gale?
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now he exclaimed hurriedly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Don’t you see her skirts blowing in the gale?
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Now he exclaimed hurriedly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is alone on the wreck.”
it's
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From this reading “That’s not a man--it’s a woman!
LAUNCHverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “That’s not a man--it’s a woman!
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “That’s not a man--it’s a woman!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he exclaimed hurriedly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
others
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From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Don’t you see her skirts blowing in the gale?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is alone on the wreck.”
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Don’t you see her skirts blowing in the gale?
That's
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From this reading “That’s not a man--it’s a woman!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “That’s not a man--it’s a woman!
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading IN WHICH COMRADES IN COURAGE LAUNCH THEMSELVES UPON THE DEEP BRANDON’S glass had been turned upon the figure on the wreck for the few moments during which the others had been discussing the possibility of saving the poor creature.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Don’t you see her skirts blowing in the gale?
