used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
(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 MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
any thing at all
From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
move towards
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
ARRIVALSnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
castawaysnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪz/
plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
temporary military shelter
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
ill-fatedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
lockersnounUS /ˈlɑːkərz/
plural of “locker” — a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
SparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
there'll
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From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
except if; if not
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
water-tight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
