used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A succession of long-drawn hoarse cheering aroused both Seftons from their light sleep.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Only the crew getting excited about something," replied the sub inconsequently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading A succession of long-drawn hoarse cheering aroused both Seftons from their light sleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A succession of long-drawn hoarse cheering aroused both Seftons from their light sleep.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading A succession of long-drawn hoarse cheering aroused both Seftons from their light sleep.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "Only the crew getting excited about something," replied the sub inconsequently.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading "Only the crew getting excited about something," replied the sub inconsequently.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A succession of long-drawn hoarse cheering aroused both Seftons from their light sleep.
a person of German nationality
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Only the crew getting excited about something," replied the sub inconsequently.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading A succession of long-drawn hoarse cheering aroused both Seftons from their light sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
inconsequentlyadverb
lacking consequence
From this reading "Only the crew getting excited about something," replied the sub inconsequently.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "What’s that noise, Jack?"
Leslie's
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From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A succession of long-drawn hoarse cheering aroused both Seftons from their light sleep.
long-drawn
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From this reading A succession of long-drawn hoarse cheering aroused both Seftons from their light sleep.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading "What’s that noise, Jack?"
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A succession of long-drawn hoarse cheering aroused both Seftons from their light sleep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
and nothing more
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
other's
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From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Only the crew getting excited about something," replied the sub inconsequently.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
Seftons
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From this reading A succession of long-drawn hoarse cheering aroused both Seftons from their light sleep.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading A succession of long-drawn hoarse cheering aroused both Seftons from their light sleep.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Only the crew getting excited about something," replied the sub inconsequently.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
subverbUS /sʌb/
be a substitute
From this reading "Only the crew getting excited about something," replied the sub inconsequently.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading A succession of long-drawn hoarse cheering aroused both Seftons from their light sleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What’s that noise, Jack?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A succession of long-drawn hoarse cheering aroused both Seftons from their light sleep.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, he felt pretty certain that something in the nature of a successful naval engagement had been responsible for the outburst of noisy enthusiasm on the part of the German crew.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
What's
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From this reading "What’s that noise, Jack?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leslie’s outstretched hands came in contact with his brother’s face, for, in the utter darkness, only the senses of touch and speech made the twain aware of each other’s presence.
