used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When he retired it had been tossed about by the storm.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
alertlyadverbUS /əˈlɜːrtli/
in mentally perceptive and responsive way
From this reading Then he jumped alertly to his feet and ran to the porthole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he retired it had been tossed about by the storm.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he retired it had been tossed about by the storm.
make calm or still
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
apart from; not including
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Then he jumped alertly to his feet and ran to the porthole.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he retired it had been tossed about by the storm.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he jumped alertly to his feet and ran to the porthole.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he retired it had been tossed about by the storm.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
a small worthless amount
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then he jumped alertly to his feet and ran to the porthole.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
not in physical motion
From this reading The trawler was motionless.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
portholenoun
a window in a ship or airplane
From this reading Then he jumped alertly to his feet and ran to the porthole.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then he jumped alertly to his feet and ran to the porthole.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading When he retired it had been tossed about by the storm.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading When he retired it had been tossed about by the storm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he jumped alertly to his feet and ran to the porthole.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading When he retired it had been tossed about by the storm.
trawlernounUS /ˈtrɔːlər/
a fisherman who use a trawl net
From this reading The trawler was motionless.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
waked
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From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now its engines were stilled, its screw was not turning, and except for a slight rolling motion it lay as calm as in a harbor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
at the time that
From this reading When he retired it had been tossed about by the storm.
showing curiosity
From this reading HOPE IS “IN THE AIR” Jack waked early the next morning and lay in his berth wondering drowsily for several moments as to what caused his feeling that there was something unusual in the situation.
