used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Out upon the sea, and seemingly alone at that.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Out upon the sea, and seemingly alone at that.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Out upon the sea, and seemingly alone at that.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
consumptionnounUS /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
funnelsnounUS /ˈfʌnəlz/
plural of “funnel” — a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
GLOW-WORM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GLOW-WORM OF THE SEA Out upon the tossing sea once more.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
LogannounUS /ˈloʊɡən/
a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE GLOW-WORM OF THE SEA Out upon the tossing sea once more.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GLOW-WORM OF THE SEA Out upon the tossing sea once more.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
on one occasion
From this reading THE GLOW-WORM OF THE SEA Out upon the tossing sea once more.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE GLOW-WORM OF THE SEA Out upon the tossing sea once more.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
rakingverbUS /ˈreɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE GLOW-WORM OF THE SEA Out upon the tossing sea once more.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Out upon the sea, and seemingly alone at that.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
be seated
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
move hurridly
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
tautadjectiveUS /tɔːt/
pulled or drawn tight
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GLOW-WORM OF THE SEA Out upon the tossing sea once more.
thinnestadjectiveUS /ˈθɪnɪst/
superlative of “thin” — of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading THE GLOW-WORM OF THE SEA Out upon the tossing sea once more.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE GLOW-WORM OF THE SEA Out upon the tossing sea once more.
being of use or service
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Not a sail was visible to the officers on the taut little destroyer, not a trail of smoke appeared on any part of the horizon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
wisps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, the present speed and low fuel consumption aboard the “Logan” allowed only the thinnest wisps of smoke to issue from the raking funnels of the destroyer.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It was a wonder that the “Logan” did not sit much deeper in the water, for she carried a most unusual load of ammunition of every useful kind.
