used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
anew
From this reading Or, again, the Malay pirates were perhaps attacking some vessels close under the lee of the land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
apesnounUS /eɪps/
plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading Or, again, the Malay pirates were perhaps attacking some vessels close under the lee of the land.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
cannonading
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From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Or, again, the Malay pirates were perhaps attacking some vessels close under the lee of the land.
COLONISTSnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONISTS.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Or, again, the Malay pirates were perhaps attacking some vessels close under the lee of the land.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Or, again, the Malay pirates were perhaps attacking some vessels close under the lee of the land.
MalaynounUS /ˈmeɪleɪ/
a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
From this reading Or, again, the Malay pirates were perhaps attacking some vessels close under the lee of the land.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
muzzlesnounUS /ˈmʌzəlz/
plural of “muzzle” — the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
necksnounUS /neks/
plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONISTS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
and nothing more
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or, again, the Malay pirates were perhaps attacking some vessels close under the lee of the land.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
by chance
From this reading Or, again, the Malay pirates were perhaps attacking some vessels close under the lee of the land.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Or, again, the Malay pirates were perhaps attacking some vessels close under the lee of the land.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONISTS.
express in words
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
transport commercially
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
signalingnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Or, again, the Malay pirates were perhaps attacking some vessels close under the lee of the land.
having a supporting base
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading In the cavern it was impossible to say that a tempest might not be raging, and the ship, having struck a reef, was signaling for assistance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONISTS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Or, again, the Malay pirates were perhaps attacking some vessels close under the lee of the land.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Or, again, the Malay pirates were perhaps attacking some vessels close under the lee of the land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With stones in their hands, muzzles turned in the direction of the wind, outstretched necks, hair standing on end, and ears pricked up, the apes tried to realize what Philip himself would have been only too well pleased to understand.
but in spite of that
From this reading There could be no question but that a vessel was near, yet there were many chances that Philip’s first explanation of the reason of the cannonading was not the true one.
