used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, his bed sloped with the body of the boat, and he had a sense of trying to sleep standing up.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
Alex
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From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The events of the day had been exciting, and the danger was not yet past.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
have
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Besides, his bed sloped with the body of the boat, and he had a sense of trying to sleep standing up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The events of the day had been exciting, and the danger was not yet past.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, his bed sloped with the body of the boat, and he had a sense of trying to sleep standing up.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Besides, his bed sloped with the body of the boat, and he had a sense of trying to sleep standing up.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Besides, his bed sloped with the body of the boat, and he had a sense of trying to sleep standing up.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading Clay went to his bunk early, but could not sleep.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Clay went to his bunk early, but could not sleep.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
censuring
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From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Clay went to his bunk early, but could not sleep.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Clay went to his bunk early, but could not sleep.
cubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The events of the day had been exciting, and the danger was not yet past.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The events of the day had been exciting, and the danger was not yet past.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
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 Clay went to his bunk early, but could not sleep.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events of the day had been exciting, and the danger was not yet past.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The events of the day had been exciting, and the danger was not yet past.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
the act of departing
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The events of the day had been exciting, and the danger was not yet past.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, his bed sloped with the body of the boat, and he had a sense of trying to sleep standing up.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clay went to his bunk early, but could not sleep.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
Joe
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From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
in motion
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Clay went to his bunk early, but could not sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The events of the day had been exciting, and the danger was not yet past.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The events of the day had been exciting, and the danger was not yet past.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Besides, his bed sloped with the body of the boat, and he had a sense of trying to sleep standing up.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Clay went to his bunk early, but could not sleep.
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Besides, his bed sloped with the body of the boat, and he had a sense of trying to sleep standing up.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
having a supporting base
From this reading Besides, his bed sloped with the body of the boat, and he had a sense of trying to sleep standing up.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The events of the day had been exciting, and the danger was not yet past.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
tiltingverbUS /ˈtɪltɪŋ/
-ing form of “tilt” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Case was moving about on deck, and Clay smiled as he imagined him clinging to the railing to keep his footing on the tilting planks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clay went to his bunk early, but could not sleep.
hard to endure
From this reading Besides, his bed sloped with the body of the boat, and he had a sense of trying to sleep standing up.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Besides, his bed sloped with the body of the boat, and he had a sense of trying to sleep standing up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The events of the day had been exciting, and the danger was not yet past.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Clay went to his bunk early, but could not sleep.
which person or people
From this reading He could hear Alex tumbling about in his bunk, censuring Captain Joe, who seemed to be going through some kind of a performance for the exclusive benefit of Teddy, the bear cub.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides, his bed sloped with the body of the boat, and he had a sense of trying to sleep standing up.
but in spite of that
From this reading The events of the day had been exciting, and the danger was not yet past.
