used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
anew
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
(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 When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
for the reason that
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
Confusedlyadverb
in a confused manner
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
davitnoun
a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
Jeb
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From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
and nothing more
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
a boy or man
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
immediately past
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
go away from a place
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
propellingadjectiveUS /prəˈpelɪŋ/
tending to or capable of propelling
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
providentiallyadverb
in a fortunately providential manner
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
sergeant's
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From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
transport commercially
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
splashedadjectiveUS /splæʃt/
(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
suctionnounUS /ˈsʌkʃən/
a force over an area produced by a pressure difference
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
SwimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
up to a particular time
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
Tim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
two times
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
look attentively
From this reading In this position he could see the ship, and was just in time to watch the last of its passengers leave the rail.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
at the time that
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jeb felt himself seized by the shoulder and torn from the davit to which he held.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When his head came up--providentially with its senses--the sergeant's command lingered and he set his face away, swimming with all his might.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Once or twice he paused for breath, because it is hard work propelling a life belt through the water, but these rests were momentary; till, feeling himself safe from suction, he turned over on his back and floated.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading Confusedly he heard Tim yelling: "Swim off as far as ye can, lad!" and the next instant he was plunging downward, striking the ship's side and sliding, bounding off, turning, striking again and sliding, till he splashed into the water.
