used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
amidshipsadverbUS /əˈmɪdʃɪps/
at or near or toward the center of a ship
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading Men and women, too stupefied to sob out a prayer, were pitched headlong into chaos.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know what had happened.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
hold firmly
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He did not know what had happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know what had happened.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading Men and women, too stupefied to sob out a prayer, were pitched headlong into chaos.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading With the instinct of self-preservation he seized the nearest support when the vessel struck.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Men and women, too stupefied to sob out a prayer, were pitched headlong into chaos.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know what had happened.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
a female domestic
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men and women, too stupefied to sob out a prayer, were pitched headlong into chaos.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading With the instinct of self-preservation he seized the nearest support when the vessel struck.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Men and women, too stupefied to sob out a prayer, were pitched headlong into chaos.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Men and women, too stupefied to sob out a prayer, were pitched headlong into chaos.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Men and women, too stupefied to sob out a prayer, were pitched headlong into chaos.
rendingadjectiveUS /ˈrendɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading With the instinct of self-preservation he seized the nearest support when the vessel struck.
self-preservationnoun
preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency
From this reading With the instinct of self-preservation he seized the nearest support when the vessel struck.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
transport commercially
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
Sirdarnoun
an important person in India
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading Men and women, too stupefied to sob out a prayer, were pitched headlong into chaos.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading With the instinct of self-preservation he seized the nearest support when the vessel struck.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading Men and women, too stupefied to sob out a prayer, were pitched headlong into chaos.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading With the instinct of self-preservation he seized the nearest support when the vessel struck.
SURVIVORSnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Men and women, too stupefied to sob out a prayer, were pitched headlong into chaos.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Men and women, too stupefied to sob out a prayer, were pitched headlong into chaos.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading With the instinct of self-preservation he seized the nearest support when the vessel struck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men and women, too stupefied to sob out a prayer, were pitched headlong into chaos.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not know what had happened.
at the time that
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Men and women, too stupefied to sob out a prayer, were pitched headlong into chaos.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading THE SURVIVORS When the _Sirdar_ parted amidships, the floor of the saloon heaved up in the center with a mighty crash of rending woodwork and iron.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Iris, torn from the terrified grasp of her maid, fell through a corridor, and would have gone down with the ship had not a sailor, clinging to a companion ladder, caught her as she whirled along the steep slope of the deck.
