used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Yet she added her shrill shrieks to Jack Benson's lusty yells for help.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
(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 His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
Benson's
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From this reading Yet she added her shrill shrieks to Jack Benson's lusty yells for help.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
Desmond
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From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
an old word for “before”
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet she added her shrill shrieks to Jack Benson's lusty yells for help.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
Hal
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From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Yet she added her shrill shrieks to Jack Benson's lusty yells for help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Yet she added her shrill shrieks to Jack Benson's lusty yells for help.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading Yet she added her shrill shrieks to Jack Benson's lusty yells for help.
mindingverbUS /ˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “mind” — be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
and nothing more
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet she added her shrill shrieks to Jack Benson's lusty yells for help.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading Yet she added her shrill shrieks to Jack Benson's lusty yells for help.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Yet she added her shrill shrieks to Jack Benson's lusty yells for help.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Grace Desmond did not quit her post, nor cease her heroic efforts to turn on the compressed air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The sounds of the shots from the shore gave them a momentary hope that help of some sort was really on its way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading THE LAST SECOND OF THE NICK OF TIME Despite the whistle of lead, minding only the spray that dashed into his eyes, Hal Hastings swam on.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading His one idea, at present, was to reach that submarine boat if it were within human power to do so ere the boat, now nearly all submerged, took the final plunge below the waves.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Yet she added her shrill shrieks to Jack Benson's lusty yells for help.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet she added her shrill shrieks to Jack Benson's lusty yells for help.
