used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading You’re not hurt--come around after a bit----” Deakin stamped out and ascended to the deck above.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading You’re not hurt--come around after a bit----” Deakin stamped out and ascended to the deck above.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading You’re not hurt--come around after a bit----” Deakin stamped out and ascended to the deck above.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading You’re not hurt--come around after a bit----” Deakin stamped out and ascended to the deck above.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading You’re not hurt--come around after a bit----” Deakin stamped out and ascended to the deck above.
exhale hard
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
Bostonnais
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From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
CLEARSnounUS /klɪrz/
plural of “clear” — the state of being free of suspicion
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You’re not hurt--come around after a bit----” Deakin stamped out and ascended to the deck above.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
Deakin
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From this reading Deakin rumbled with laughter.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading You’re not hurt--come around after a bit----” Deakin stamped out and ascended to the deck above.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
felledverbUS /feld/
past form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
with resolute determination
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
FOGnounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “A good blow, one worth learning!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
be the source of pain
From this reading You’re not hurt--come around after a bit----” Deakin stamped out and ascended to the deck above.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Deakin rumbled with laughter.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading “A good blow, one worth learning!
held up in the air
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
LIFTSnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “A good blow, one worth learning!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You’re not hurt--come around after a bit----” Deakin stamped out and ascended to the deck above.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading Deakin rumbled with laughter.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading You’re not hurt--come around after a bit----” Deakin stamped out and ascended to the deck above.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He dimly realized that he was being dragged back into the cabin by the Bostonnais; then felt himself lifted and placed in a chair and firmly lashed to it.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHEN FOG LIFTS, THE ROAD CLEARS Although dazed and momentarily paralyzed by the blow which felled him, Crawford did not quite lose consciousness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Deakin rumbled with laughter.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “A good blow, one worth learning!
You're
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From this reading You’re not hurt--come around after a bit----” Deakin stamped out and ascended to the deck above.
