used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When he awoke he was on a hard bunk in a dim place, and a sailor was jerking him about.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He remembered thinking that it was all up with him, and then he lost consciousness.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When he awoke he was on a hard bunk in a dim place, and a sailor was jerking him about.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading When he awoke he was on a hard bunk in a dim place, and a sailor was jerking him about.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading He remembered thinking that it was all up with him, and then he lost consciousness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading He had swum valiantly, determined to get picked up by that particular craft, when suddenly his strength failed.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
D'ARC
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From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He had swum valiantly, determined to get picked up by that particular craft, when suddenly his strength failed.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading When he awoke he was on a hard bunk in a dim place, and a sailor was jerking him about.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He had swum valiantly, determined to get picked up by that particular craft, when suddenly his strength failed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had swum valiantly, determined to get picked up by that particular craft, when suddenly his strength failed.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
Hambleton
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From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he awoke he was on a hard bunk in a dim place, and a sailor was jerking him about.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
JEANNE
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From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
jerkingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrkɪŋ/
an abrupt spasmodic movement
From this reading When he awoke he was on a hard bunk in a dim place, and a sailor was jerking him about.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
knight-errantnoun
a wandering knight travelling in search of adventure
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He remembered thinking that it was all up with him, and then he lost consciousness.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He had swum valiantly, determined to get picked up by that particular craft, when suddenly his strength failed.
go across or through
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading He had swum valiantly, determined to get picked up by that particular craft, when suddenly his strength failed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When he awoke he was on a hard bunk in a dim place, and a sailor was jerking him about.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered thinking that it was all up with him, and then he lost consciousness.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading When he awoke he was on a hard bunk in a dim place, and a sailor was jerking him about.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He had swum valiantly, determined to get picked up by that particular craft, when suddenly his strength failed.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had swum valiantly, determined to get picked up by that particular craft, when suddenly his strength failed.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
swumverbUS /swʌm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading He had swum valiantly, determined to get picked up by that particular craft, when suddenly his strength failed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He remembered thinking that it was all up with him, and then he lost consciousness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had swum valiantly, determined to get picked up by that particular craft, when suddenly his strength failed.
usagenounUS /ˈjuːsədʒ/
the act of using
From this reading ON BOARD THE JEANNE D'ARC If hard usage and obstacles could cure a knight-errant of his sentiment, then Jimmy Hambleton had been free of his passion for the Face.
valiantlyadverbUS /ˈvæljəntli/
with valor; in a valiant manner
From this reading He had swum valiantly, determined to get picked up by that particular craft, when suddenly his strength failed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
at the time that
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He remembered thinking that it was all up with him, and then he lost consciousness.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
yacht's
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From this reading His plunge overboard had been followed by a joyous swim, a lusty call to the yacht for "Help," and a growing amazement when he realized that it was the yacht's intention to pass him by.
