used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A movement outside in the dock caught the boys’ eyes.
air-lock
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From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A movement outside in the dock caught the boys’ eyes.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A movement outside in the dock caught the boys’ eyes.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading A movement outside in the dock caught the boys’ eyes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
opinion or judgment
From this reading A movement outside in the dock caught the boys’ eyes.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Garry slumped into one of the seats, fear numbing his heart.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
Garry
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From this reading “Garry,” Patch repeated, “what’s happening!”
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading “Garry,” Patch repeated, “what’s happening!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Now I know what kind of ship this is, Patch,” he murmured.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Garry slumped into one of the seats, fear numbing his heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Garry slumped into one of the seats, fear numbing his heart.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Now I know what kind of ship this is, Patch,” he murmured.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A movement outside in the dock caught the boys’ eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Garry slumped into one of the seats, fear numbing his heart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now I know what kind of ship this is, Patch,” he murmured.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “Now I know what kind of ship this is, Patch,” he murmured.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Now I know what kind of ship this is, Patch,” he murmured.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading A movement outside in the dock caught the boys’ eyes.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “Now I know what kind of ship this is, Patch,” he murmured.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now I know what kind of ship this is, Patch,” he murmured.
numbingadjectiveUS /ˈnʌmɪŋ/
causing numbness or insensitivity
From this reading Garry slumped into one of the seats, fear numbing his heart.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Garry slumped into one of the seats, fear numbing his heart.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A movement outside in the dock caught the boys’ eyes.
PatchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading “Garry,” Patch repeated, “what’s happening!”
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
recurring again and again
From this reading “Garry,” Patch repeated, “what’s happening!”
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Garry slumped into one of the seats, fear numbing his heart.
transport commercially
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
slumpedverbUS /slʌmpt/
past form of “slump” — assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading Garry slumped into one of the seats, fear numbing his heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A movement outside in the dock caught the boys’ eyes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Now I know what kind of ship this is, Patch,” he murmured.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Now I know what kind of ship this is, Patch,” he murmured.
what's
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From this reading “Garry,” Patch repeated, “what’s happening!”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Through the wide front port of the ship, they watched a big door slide open, revealing a dark air-lock tunnel—a tunnel large enough to hold the craft which they were occupying!
