used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
in actual fact
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
ADIENO
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From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST PILOTS THE ADIENO TO PARKVILLE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
(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 A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
awningnounUS /ˈɑːnɪŋ/
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
bawledverbUS /bɔːld/
past form of “bawl” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
ChampionnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
make right or correct
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
ERNEST
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From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST PILOTS THE ADIENO TO PARKVILLE.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST PILOTS THE ADIENO TO PARKVILLE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
lappedverbUS /læpt/
inflected form of “lap” — lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
PARKVILLE
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From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST PILOTS THE ADIENO TO PARKVILLE.
go across or through
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
PILOTSnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST PILOTS THE ADIENO TO PARKVILLE.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
pursuernounUS /pərˈsuːər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
shoalnoun
a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
stanchionnoun
any vertical post or rod used as a support
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST PILOTS THE ADIENO TO PARKVILLE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Champion could not pass through the narrow and shoal channel between The Sisters, and my calculation had been correct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST PILOTS THE ADIENO TO PARKVILLE.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading A moment before, the nerves of all on board of the Adieno had been strained to their utmost tension by the exciting peril of the moment.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was so elated at the victory that I could not refrain from calling for the cheers, though it was bad policy for us to crow over such rivals.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST PILOTS THE ADIENO TO PARKVILLE.
which person or people
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The bow of our pursuer had actually lapped over the stern of our steamer, and we expected the captain of the Adieno, who stood on the rail, holding on to an awning stanchion, would leap on board of us, after he had bawled himself hoarse in ordering us to stop.
