used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We are on the rocks!" came a shrill cry from the deck, and immediately there was an uproar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are on the rocks!" came a shrill cry from the deck, and immediately there was an uproar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
BlossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading We are on the rocks!" came a shrill cry from the deck, and immediately there was an uproar.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We are on the rocks!" came a shrill cry from the deck, and immediately there was an uproar.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "We have struck something, that is sure!" gasped Sam.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have struck!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading We are on the rocks!" came a shrill cry from the deck, and immediately there was an uproar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We have struck something, that is sure!" gasped Sam.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
and nothing more
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading We are on the rocks!" came a shrill cry from the deck, and immediately there was an uproar.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "We have struck something, that is sure!" gasped Sam.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading We are on the rocks!" came a shrill cry from the deck, and immediately there was an uproar.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "We have struck something, that is sure!" gasped Sam.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "We have struck!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "We have struck something, that is sure!" gasped Sam.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We have struck something, that is sure!" gasped Sam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading We are on the rocks!" came a shrill cry from the deck, and immediately there was an uproar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have struck!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Rover boys were thrown to the floor from their berths, and it was several seconds before they could realize what had happened.
at the time that
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT SEA It was four hours later, and Captain Blossom was just preparing to come on deck, when there, came a fearful shock which threw the Golden Wave back and over on her side.
