used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ESCAPE Pierre was in a great hurry.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
(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 He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Nevertheless, there was a lightening of the intense blackness which had marked the previous voyage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The ship carried lights until she picked up the mainland, then she cloaked them.
cloakedadjectiveUS /kloʊkt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading The ship carried lights until she picked up the mainland, then she cloaked them.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ESCAPE Pierre was in a great hurry.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE Pierre was in a great hurry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nevertheless, there was a lightening of the intense blackness which had marked the previous voyage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading THE ESCAPE Pierre was in a great hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ESCAPE Pierre was in a great hurry.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Nevertheless, there was a lightening of the intense blackness which had marked the previous voyage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
lighteningnounUS /ˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
From this reading Nevertheless, there was a lightening of the intense blackness which had marked the previous voyage.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The ship carried lights until she picked up the mainland, then she cloaked them.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading The ship carried lights until she picked up the mainland, then she cloaked them.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Nevertheless, there was a lightening of the intense blackness which had marked the previous voyage.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, there was a lightening of the intense blackness which had marked the previous voyage.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nevertheless, there was a lightening of the intense blackness which had marked the previous voyage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The ship carried lights until she picked up the mainland, then she cloaked them.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading THE ESCAPE Pierre was in a great hurry.
compacted by ironing
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Nevertheless, there was a lightening of the intense blackness which had marked the previous voyage.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
transport commercially
From this reading The ship carried lights until she picked up the mainland, then she cloaked them.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE Pierre was in a great hurry.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ship carried lights until she picked up the mainland, then she cloaked them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The ship carried lights until she picked up the mainland, then she cloaked them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nevertheless, there was a lightening of the intense blackness which had marked the previous voyage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The ship carried lights until she picked up the mainland, then she cloaked them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The ship carried lights until she picked up the mainland, then she cloaked them.
under normal conditions
From this reading A new moon was in its first quarter, but the sky was clouded, as it usually is on that coast, and acted as an effectual screen.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Nevertheless, there was a lightening of the intense blackness which had marked the previous voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ESCAPE Pierre was in a great hurry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, there was a lightening of the intense blackness which had marked the previous voyage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He pressed all sail on the schooner and started the engine, with the result that she began to cover the course at a great rate.
