used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading With a powerful heave Stockton literally threw his friend into the dinghy, which had meanwhile floated alongside the yacht.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, springing into the little cockleshell, he whipped out his knife, and with a swift sweep severed the painter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
exhale hard
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
cockleshellnoun
a small light flimsy boat
From this reading Then, springing into the little cockleshell, he whipped out his knife, and with a swift sweep severed the painter.
cockpitnounUS /ˈkɑːkpɪt/
compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
dinghynounUS /ˈdɪŋi/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading With a powerful heave Stockton literally threw his friend into the dinghy, which had meanwhile floated alongside the yacht.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading With a powerful heave Stockton literally threw his friend into the dinghy, which had meanwhile floated alongside the yacht.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
set up or found
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With a powerful heave Stockton literally threw his friend into the dinghy, which had meanwhile floated alongside the yacht.
Gerald
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From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading With a powerful heave Stockton literally threw his friend into the dinghy, which had meanwhile floated alongside the yacht.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
holding-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
hurtlingverbUS /ˈhɜːrtlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hurtle” — move with or as if with a rushing sound
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
insensibilitynoun
a lack of sensibility
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With a powerful heave Stockton literally threw his friend into the dinghy, which had meanwhile floated alongside the yacht.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Then, springing into the little cockleshell, he whipped out his knife, and with a swift sweep severed the painter.
leviathannounUS /ləˈvaɪəθən/
the largest or most massive thing of its kind
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading With a powerful heave Stockton literally threw his friend into the dinghy, which had meanwhile floated alongside the yacht.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then, springing into the little cockleshell, he whipped out his knife, and with a swift sweep severed the painter.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading With a powerful heave Stockton literally threw his friend into the dinghy, which had meanwhile floated alongside the yacht.
a particular point in time
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
not any; not one
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
oncomingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːnkʌmɪŋ/
moving toward one
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then, springing into the little cockleshell, he whipped out his knife, and with a swift sweep severed the painter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading Then, springing into the little cockleshell, he whipped out his knife, and with a swift sweep severed the painter.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading With a powerful heave Stockton literally threw his friend into the dinghy, which had meanwhile floated alongside the yacht.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
severedadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading Then, springing into the little cockleshell, he whipped out his knife, and with a swift sweep severed the painter.
transport commercially
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then, springing into the little cockleshell, he whipped out his knife, and with a swift sweep severed the painter.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
StocktonnounUS /ˈstɑːktən/
United States writer (1834-1902)
From this reading With a powerful heave Stockton literally threw his friend into the dinghy, which had meanwhile floated alongside the yacht.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Then, springing into the little cockleshell, he whipped out his knife, and with a swift sweep severed the painter.
moving very fast
From this reading Then, springing into the little cockleshell, he whipped out his knife, and with a swift sweep severed the painter.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading With a powerful heave Stockton literally threw his friend into the dinghy, which had meanwhile floated alongside the yacht.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then, with the carrying away of the mast, a block hurtling through the air struck him a terrific blow over the head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
unwieldyadjectiveUS /ənˈwiːldi/
difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With a powerful heave Stockton literally threw his friend into the dinghy, which had meanwhile floated alongside the yacht.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Then, springing into the little cockleshell, he whipped out his knife, and with a swift sweep severed the painter.
a Caucasian
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PRISONER ON THE MYSTERIOUS SHIP AT the moment of impact Gerald strove to ward off the oncoming vessel with the unwieldy oar, but the blade found no holding-place against the wet, heaving bows of the leviathan of destruction.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading With a powerful heave Stockton literally threw his friend into the dinghy, which had meanwhile floated alongside the yacht.
but in spite of that
From this reading Thousands of white lights flashed across his vision as he found himself lying in the already flooded cockpit; yet in his state of partial insensibility he was dimly aware that Jack had seized him round the waist.
