used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Not but that we got along well enough together," he added, hastily.
(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 Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "This is better than being linked to somebody else," said the youth to his old sailor friend.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "This is better than being linked to somebody else," said the youth to his old sailor friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
else
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From this reading "This is better than being linked to somebody else," said the youth to his old sailor friend.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Not but that we got along well enough together," he added, hastily.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "This is better than being linked to somebody else," said the youth to his old sailor friend.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Not but that we got along well enough together," he added, hastily.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "Not but that we got along well enough together," he added, hastily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is better than being linked to somebody else," said the youth to his old sailor friend.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
immediately past
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading "This is better than being linked to somebody else," said the youth to his old sailor friend.
NAVALadjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not but that we got along well enough together," he added, hastily.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "This is better than being linked to somebody else," said the youth to his old sailor friend.
others
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From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is better than being linked to somebody else," said the youth to his old sailor friend.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "This is better than being linked to somebody else," said the youth to his old sailor friend.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "This is better than being linked to somebody else," said the youth to his old sailor friend.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is better than being linked to somebody else," said the youth to his old sailor friend.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Not but that we got along well enough together," he added, hastily.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
not known
From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
warshipnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪp/
a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Not but that we got along well enough together," he added, hastily.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading A SHARP NAVAL BATTLE So far the weather had been good, but following the conversation recorded in the last chapter there came up a dense fog, and for twenty-four hours the Russian warship did nothing but creep along in the gloom.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Not but that we got along well enough together," he added, hastily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During that time, for some unknown reason, Larry and the others were allowed greater freedom than before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Each had his hands chained behind him, but all were separate, which allowed each to roam around as he pleased.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "This is better than being linked to somebody else," said the youth to his old sailor friend.
