used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To cap the climax Henderson got painfully to his feet and tried to dance a jig.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
in addition
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading JACK STRIKES THE KEY TO THE MYSTERY "Down below!
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Down, down, down!" croaked Bill Henderson.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading To cap the climax Henderson got painfully to his feet and tried to dance a jig.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading To cap the climax Henderson got painfully to his feet and tried to dance a jig.
croaked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Down, down, down!" croaked Bill Henderson.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading To cap the climax Henderson got painfully to his feet and tried to dance a jig.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading JACK STRIKES THE KEY TO THE MYSTERY "Down below!
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading To cap the climax Henderson got painfully to his feet and tried to dance a jig.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
forefingernounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər/
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading He pointed below, with one forefinger, laughing wildly.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To cap the climax Henderson got painfully to his feet and tried to dance a jig.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pointed below, with one forefinger, laughing wildly.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
Henderson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Down, down, down!" croaked Bill Henderson.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK STRIKES THE KEY TO THE MYSTERY "Down below!
jigverbUS /dʒɪɡ/
dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions
From this reading To cap the climax Henderson got painfully to his feet and tried to dance a jig.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading JACK STRIKES THE KEY TO THE MYSTERY "Down below!
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading He pointed below, with one forefinger, laughing wildly.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading JACK STRIKES THE KEY TO THE MYSTERY "Down below!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He pointed below, with one forefinger, laughing wildly.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading To cap the climax Henderson got painfully to his feet and tried to dance a jig.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
having a point
From this reading He pointed below, with one forefinger, laughing wildly.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading JACK STRIKES THE KEY TO THE MYSTERY "Down below!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK STRIKES THE KEY TO THE MYSTERY "Down below!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JACK STRIKES THE KEY TO THE MYSTERY "Down below!
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading To cap the climax Henderson got painfully to his feet and tried to dance a jig.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading He pointed below, with one forefinger, laughing wildly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He pointed below, with one forefinger, laughing wildly.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The others, sure that the seaman had lost his mind under the crushing force of the catastrophe, felt pity for him, though the man's actions and words also helped to increase their own terror.
