used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
anew
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The spear went by, and Scotty lifted his own gun to return the shot.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He hooted for danger!
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
dodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
FathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He hooted for danger!
frogmannounUS /ˈfrɑːɡmæn/
someone who works underwater
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The spear went by, and Scotty lifted his own gun to return the shot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hooted for danger!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The spear went by, and Scotty lifted his own gun to return the shot.
hootedverbUS /ˈhuːtɪd/
past form of “hoot” — to utter a loud clamorous shout
From this reading He hooted for danger!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
layernounUS /ˈleɪər/
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
held up in the air
From this reading The spear went by, and Scotty lifted his own gun to return the shot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The spear went by, and Scotty lifted his own gun to return the shot.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The spear went by, and Scotty lifted his own gun to return the shot.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
Scotty
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From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The spear went by, and Scotty lifted his own gun to return the shot.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading The spear went by, and Scotty lifted his own gun to return the shot.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
TrappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Scotty glanced up, too.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Rick, senses suddenly acute, glanced upward again in time to see two more figures descending through the murky layer.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The spear went by, and Scotty lifted his own gun to return the shot.
writhedadjectiveUS /rɪθd/
twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
From this reading Trapped in Twenty Fathoms Scotty writhed to one side, and the fact that the frogman had fired from too great a distance gave him time to dodge.
