used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I struck the cemented door with the axe several blows, until it broke and fell in with a crash.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
Alice
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From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading I struck the cemented door with the axe several blows, until it broke and fell in with a crash.
lacking funds
From this reading I struck the cemented door with the axe several blows, until it broke and fell in with a crash.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
cavernousadjectiveUS /ˈkævərnəs/
being or suggesting a cavern
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
cementedverbUS /səˈmentɪd/
past form of “cement” — make fast as if with cement
From this reading I struck the cemented door with the axe several blows, until it broke and fell in with a crash.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading I struck the cemented door with the axe several blows, until it broke and fell in with a crash.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I struck the cemented door with the axe several blows, until it broke and fell in with a crash.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I struck the cemented door with the axe several blows, until it broke and fell in with a crash.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
galleonnounUS /ˈɡæliən/
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
poopnounUS /puːp/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
sea-smell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I struck the cemented door with the axe several blows, until it broke and fell in with a crash.
shell-incrusted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I struck the cemented door with the axe several blows, until it broke and fell in with a crash.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Alice and her father stood on the rocks as I advanced along the shell-incrusted structure, axe in hand, to the raised cabin or poop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE.
TROVEnounUS /troʊv/
treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
From this reading TREASURE TROVE.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I struck the cemented door with the axe several blows, until it broke and fell in with a crash.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
at the time that
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then there came up a damp sea-smell from a dark, cavernous interior, into which here and there penetrated a narrow beam of light from small crevices and openings above.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I struck the cemented door with the axe several blows, until it broke and fell in with a crash.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be impossible to convey to another an adequate idea of the feelings I experienced when I clambered for the first time upon the deck of the old galleon.
