used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT OF UNCERTAINTY Bob sprang to the floor.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading “I guess the ship’s been badly hit,” said Joe, as they made for the door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I guess the ship’s been badly hit,” said Joe, as they made for the door.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading A NIGHT OF UNCERTAINTY Bob sprang to the floor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was joined immediately by Joe, who shared the stateroom with him.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
DominatingadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
most powerful or important or influential
From this reading Dominating everything, however, was a sullen roar of water as it poured into the hold of the vessel.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “I guess the ship’s been badly hit,” said Joe, as they made for the door.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Dominating everything, however, was a sullen roar of water as it poured into the hold of the vessel.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A NIGHT OF UNCERTAINTY Bob sprang to the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I guess the ship’s been badly hit,” said Joe, as they made for the door.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guess the ship’s been badly hit,” said Joe, as they made for the door.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was joined immediately by Joe, who shared the stateroom with him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was joined immediately by Joe, who shared the stateroom with him.
cause to move by striking
From this reading “I guess the ship’s been badly hit,” said Joe, as they made for the door.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Dominating everything, however, was a sullen roar of water as it poured into the hold of the vessel.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Dominating everything, however, was a sullen roar of water as it poured into the hold of the vessel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I guess the ship’s been badly hit,” said Joe, as they made for the door.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He was joined immediately by Joe, who shared the stateroom with him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dominating everything, however, was a sullen roar of water as it poured into the hold of the vessel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dominating everything, however, was a sullen roar of water as it poured into the hold of the vessel.
Joe
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From this reading He was joined immediately by Joe, who shared the stateroom with him.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He was joined immediately by Joe, who shared the stateroom with him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “I guess the ship’s been badly hit,” said Joe, as they made for the door.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT OF UNCERTAINTY Bob sprang to the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT OF UNCERTAINTY Bob sprang to the floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Dominating everything, however, was a sullen roar of water as it poured into the hold of the vessel.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Dominating everything, however, was a sullen roar of water as it poured into the hold of the vessel.
move hurridly
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I guess the ship’s been badly hit,” said Joe, as they made for the door.
scurryverbUS /ˈskɜːri/
to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading He was joined immediately by Joe, who shared the stateroom with him.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading “I guess the ship’s been badly hit,” said Joe, as they made for the door.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A NIGHT OF UNCERTAINTY Bob sprang to the floor.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading He was joined immediately by Joe, who shared the stateroom with him.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Dominating everything, however, was a sullen roar of water as it poured into the hold of the vessel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT OF UNCERTAINTY Bob sprang to the floor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading As they hastily threw on a few articles of clothing, they could hear shouts and cries on deck and the rush and scurry of feet overhead and along the passageway outside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NIGHT OF UNCERTAINTY Bob sprang to the floor.
UNCERTAINTYnounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading A NIGHT OF UNCERTAINTY Bob sprang to the floor.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Dominating everything, however, was a sullen roar of water as it poured into the hold of the vessel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was joined immediately by Joe, who shared the stateroom with him.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Dominating everything, however, was a sullen roar of water as it poured into the hold of the vessel.
which person or people
From this reading He was joined immediately by Joe, who shared the stateroom with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was joined immediately by Joe, who shared the stateroom with him.
