used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Anyway, if there are important documents on board they might be rendered legible by proper and judicious handling."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I guess any documents found down there will be pretty wet," laughed Jack.
any person at all
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "Anyway, if there are important documents on board they might be rendered legible by proper and judicious handling."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Anyway, if there are important documents on board they might be rendered legible by proper and judicious handling."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "Anyway, if there are important documents on board they might be rendered legible by proper and judicious handling."
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "They may be in sealed boxes," Ned replied.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Anyway, if there are important documents on board they might be rendered legible by proper and judicious handling."
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I guess any documents found down there will be pretty wet," laughed Jack.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Here we go, then," Jack exclaimed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
set up or found
From this reading "I guess any documents found down there will be pretty wet," laughed Jack.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Here we go, then," Jack exclaimed.
coins made of gold
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess any documents found down there will be pretty wet," laughed Jack.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading "Anyway, if there are important documents on board they might be rendered legible by proper and judicious handling."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here we go, then," Jack exclaimed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess any documents found down there will be pretty wet," laughed Jack.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
of great significance or value
From this reading "Anyway, if there are important documents on board they might be rendered legible by proper and judicious handling."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They may be in sealed boxes," Ned replied.
incriminatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkrɪməneɪtɪŋ/
charging or suggestive of guilt or blame
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "I guess any documents found down there will be pretty wet," laughed Jack.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading "Anyway, if there are important documents on board they might be rendered legible by proper and judicious handling."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "I guess any documents found down there will be pretty wet," laughed Jack.
legibleadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəbəl/
(of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered
From this reading "Anyway, if there are important documents on board they might be rendered legible by proper and judicious handling."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Anyway, if there are important documents on board they might be rendered legible by proper and judicious handling."
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From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "I guess any documents found down there will be pretty wet," laughed Jack.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "Anyway, if there are important documents on board they might be rendered legible by proper and judicious handling."
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading "Anyway, if there are important documents on board they might be rendered legible by proper and judicious handling."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading "They may be in sealed boxes," Ned replied.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Here we go, then," Jack exclaimed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Here we go, then," Jack exclaimed.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading "I guess any documents found down there will be pretty wet," laughed Jack.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I guess any documents found down there will be pretty wet," laughed Jack.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading ON GUARD UNDER THE SEA "If there is anybody at work on the wreck," Ned replied, "they may be removing the gold or they may be searching the vessel for incriminating documents."
