used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading There were no huts upon the coast, no smoke arose in the distance to indicate that Bennet Islet was inhabited.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
BENNETnounUS /ˈbenɪt/
avens of Virginia having pale or greenish yellow flowers
From this reading BENNET ISLET.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading There were no huts upon the coast, no smoke arose in the distance to indicate that Bennet Islet was inhabited.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
disembarkationnounUS /dɪˌsembɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
the act of passengers and crew getting off of a ship or aircraft
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading There were no huts upon the coast, no smoke arose in the distance to indicate that Bennet Islet was inhabited.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
Halbrane
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From this reading The _Halbrane_ was then within sight of Bennet Islet!
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading There were no huts upon the coast, no smoke arose in the distance to indicate that Bennet Islet was inhabited.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were no huts upon the coast, no smoke arose in the distance to indicate that Bennet Islet was inhabited.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading There were no huts upon the coast, no smoke arose in the distance to indicate that Bennet Islet was inhabited.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading There were no huts upon the coast, no smoke arose in the distance to indicate that Bennet Islet was inhabited.
ISLETnounUS /ˈaɪlɪt/
a small island
From this reading BENNET ISLET.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no huts upon the coast, no smoke arose in the distance to indicate that Bennet Islet was inhabited.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Halbrane_ was then within sight of Bennet Islet!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The _Halbrane_ was then within sight of Bennet Islet!
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading There were no huts upon the coast, no smoke arose in the distance to indicate that Bennet Islet was inhabited.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were no huts upon the coast, no smoke arose in the distance to indicate that Bennet Islet was inhabited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The _Halbrane_ was then within sight of Bennet Islet!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The _Halbrane_ was then within sight of Bennet Islet!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no huts upon the coast, no smoke arose in the distance to indicate that Bennet Islet was inhabited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There were no huts upon the coast, no smoke arose in the distance to indicate that Bennet Islet was inhabited.
urgentlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/
with great urgency
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Halbrane_ was then within sight of Bennet Islet!
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The crew urgently needed rest, so the disembarkation was deferred until the following day, and I went back to my cabin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no huts upon the coast, no smoke arose in the distance to indicate that Bennet Islet was inhabited.
at the time that
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The _Halbrane_ was then within sight of Bennet Islet!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The night passed without disturbance, and when day came not a craft of any kind was visible on the waters, not a native on the beach.
