used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I reckon it won't be impossible to launch the little craft, after all.
(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 "I reckon it won't be impossible to launch the little craft, after all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I reckon it won't be impossible to launch the little craft, after all.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "I reckon it won't be impossible to launch the little craft, after all.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
CULMINATIONnounUS /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
a final climactic stage
From this reading THE CULMINATION OF DISASTERS.
DISASTERSnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading THE CULMINATION OF DISASTERS.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
set up or found
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
hawsernoun
large heavy rope for nautical use
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I reckon it won't be impossible to launch the little craft, after all.
imbeddedverbUS /ɪmˈbedɪd/
inflected form of “imbed” — fix or set securely or deeply
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "I reckon it won't be impossible to launch the little craft, after all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading "I reckon it won't be impossible to launch the little craft, after all.
lead-line
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I reckon it won't be impossible to launch the little craft, after all.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
absolutely essential
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CULMINATION OF DISASTERS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
and nothing more
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I reckon it won't be impossible to launch the little craft, after all.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
shoalnoun
a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
steamer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CULMINATION OF DISASTERS.
a special situation
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
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 It was found that only about twenty feet of the keel rested on the shoal, the remainder overhanging four or five fathoms of water.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tide was at its highest point, which accounted for the movement of the steamer as the hawser shrank, and Bob cried in a cheery tone:
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first thing necessary was to ascertain exactly what portion of the steamer's hull was imbedded in the sand, and this Bob proceeded to do with the lead-line.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I reckon it won't be impossible to launch the little craft, after all.
