used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
at or in the front
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During that night run down the coast the _Grampus_ was driven at full speed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading During that night run down the coast the _Grampus_ was driven at full speed.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading During that night run down the coast the _Grampus_ was driven at full speed.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading During that night run down the coast the _Grampus_ was driven at full speed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that night run down the coast the _Grampus_ was driven at full speed.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
the organ of sight
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading During that night run down the coast the _Grampus_ was driven at full speed.
Grampusnoun
predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
From this reading During that night run down the coast the _Grampus_ was driven at full speed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
Izaral
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From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading THE LANDING PARTY.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
lunettes
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From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During that night run down the coast the _Grampus_ was driven at full speed.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
overhaulverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːl/
travel past
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE LANDING PARTY.
go across or through
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
projectornounUS /prəˈdʒektər/
an optical device for projecting a beam of light
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading During that night run down the coast the _Grampus_ was driven at full speed.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
move hurridly
From this reading During that night run down the coast the _Grampus_ was driven at full speed.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During that night run down the coast the _Grampus_ was driven at full speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LANDING PARTY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The schooner had about three hours’ start of the submarine, but the latter craft was keeping to the surface and traveling at such a speed that it was thought she would surely overtake the other boat before the mouth of the Izaral was reached.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During that night run down the coast the _Grampus_ was driven at full speed.
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 The electric projector was fitted against the lunettes of the conning tower, and threw an eye of light far out over the dark water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was the hope of those aboard the submarine that they would be able to overhaul and pass the schooner, _North Star_, which, presumably, was rushing on ahead of them to interfere in some manner with the work cut out for the _Grampus_.
