used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still Dick could see that the boy had a pretty good mastery over his fears.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
Asa
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From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
a youthful male person
From this reading Still Dick could see that the boy had a pretty good mastery over his fears.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still Dick could see that the boy had a pretty good mastery over his fears.
deathlyadjectiveUS /ˈdeθli/
having the physical appearance of death
From this reading His face was deathly white, and his lips quivered as he spoke.
someone who is a detective
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Tell me what to do, Dick, and I’ll try to follow it out!”
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Asa exclaimed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was deathly white, and his lips quivered as he spoke.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Still Dick could see that the boy had a pretty good mastery over his fears.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Tell me what to do, Dick, and I’ll try to follow it out!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Still Dick could see that the boy had a pretty good mastery over his fears.
GRIPnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face was deathly white, and his lips quivered as he spoke.
I'll
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From this reading “Tell me what to do, Dick, and I’ll try to follow it out!”
I'm
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From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His face was deathly white, and his lips quivered as he spoke.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading Still Dick could see that the boy had a pretty good mastery over his fears.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Tell me what to do, Dick, and I’ll try to follow it out!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Tell me what to do, Dick, and I’ll try to follow it out!”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Still Dick could see that the boy had a pretty good mastery over his fears.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Still Dick could see that the boy had a pretty good mastery over his fears.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
quivered
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From this reading His face was deathly white, and his lips quivered as he spoke.
on the contrary
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
cut with a saw
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Still Dick could see that the boy had a pretty good mastery over his fears.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading His face was deathly white, and his lips quivered as he spoke.
SQUALLverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still Dick could see that the boy had a pretty good mastery over his fears.
express in words
From this reading “Tell me what to do, Dick, and I’ll try to follow it out!”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still Dick could see that the boy had a pretty good mastery over his fears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “Tell me what to do, Dick, and I’ll try to follow it out!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
We're
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From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
a Caucasian
From this reading His face was deathly white, and his lips quivered as he spoke.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL “We’re in for it, I’m afraid, Asa!” said Dick, as he saw what the other had reference to, for the wind was coming in their track, and promised to drive the boat toward the island rather than from it.
