used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They had seated themselves on the sand above the beach, while Louis maintained his position in the pine-tree.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
any thing at all
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading They had seated themselves on the sand above the beach, while Louis maintained his position in the pine-tree.
Bickling's
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From this reading He had not seen the Maud himself; but he had no doubt that Bickling’s report that she was in the bay was correct.
blockadingadjectiveUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪdɪŋ/
blocking entrance to and exit from seaports and harbors
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not seen the Maud himself; but he had no doubt that Bickling’s report that she was in the bay was correct.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
make right or correct
From this reading He had not seen the Maud himself; but he had no doubt that Bickling’s report that she was in the bay was correct.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
DolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had not seen the Maud himself; but he had no doubt that Bickling’s report that she was in the bay was correct.
egressnounUS /ɪˈɡres/
(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had not seen the Maud himself; but he had no doubt that Bickling’s report that she was in the bay was correct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had seated themselves on the sand above the beach, while Louis maintained his position in the pine-tree.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading They had seated themselves on the sand above the beach, while Louis maintained his position in the pine-tree.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading They had seated themselves on the sand above the beach, while Louis maintained his position in the pine-tree.
Maud
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From this reading He had not seen the Maud himself; but he had no doubt that Bickling’s report that she was in the bay was correct.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
not any; not one
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
and nothing more
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
PhantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
pine-tree
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From this reading They had seated themselves on the sand above the beach, while Louis maintained his position in the pine-tree.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading They had seated themselves on the sand above the beach, while Louis maintained his position in the pine-tree.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading He had not seen the Maud himself; but he had no doubt that Bickling’s report that she was in the bay was correct.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading They had seated themselves on the sand above the beach, while Louis maintained his position in the pine-tree.
SANDBANKnoun
a submerged bank of sand near a shore or in a river; can be exposed at low tide
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
except for; apart from
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
Scoble
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From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They had seated themselves on the sand above the beach, while Louis maintained his position in the pine-tree.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had not seen the Maud himself; but he had no doubt that Bickling’s report that she was in the bay was correct.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not seen the Maud himself; but he had no doubt that Bickling’s report that she was in the bay was correct.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They had seated themselves on the sand above the beach, while Louis maintained his position in the pine-tree.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether or not Scoble had discovered that a steamer was blockading the only egress from what he called “Dolphin Bay,” Louis had no knowledge.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They had seated themselves on the sand above the beach, while Louis maintained his position in the pine-tree.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The ship’s company had worked hard from the time the fire was discovered, and they were tired out after their exertions.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading LEFT ON A SANDBANK The hull of the Phantom was now completely wrapped in flames, and it was impossible to save anything more from her.
