aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
ADELAIDEnounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading ADELAIDE.
(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 Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
move towards
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
at any time
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
Hal
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From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
Largs
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From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
information about recent and important events
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
not one, and not any
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
Reg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Reg had improved in spirits considerably since he had taken Hal into his confidence, but he remained as determined as ever to carry out his object.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
Tickell
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From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Poor old Tickell had in vain tried to penetrate their reserve, and find out something about them, but he had to acknowledge they had seen through all his cunning devices.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
look attentively
From this reading "That's Largs Bay over there," said the officer on duty to the small group of passengers collected on deck to watch the approach of the vessel to her anchorage at Adelaide.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
which person or people
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
Wyck's
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From this reading To none did the news come with greater pleasure than to Reg and Hal, who were impatient to get on to Wyck's track without delay.
