used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Unless we can find a duplicate plate---and that appears impossible---the 'Dodger' is wholly unable to help herself."
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," nodded Hal Hastings, his voice as quiet and even as ever.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Unless we can find a duplicate plate---and that appears impossible---the 'Dodger' is wholly unable to help herself."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes," nodded Hal Hastings, his voice as quiet and even as ever.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "WE BELONG TO THE NAVY, TOO!"
Benson
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From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
the lower side of anything
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
make calm or still
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Unless we can find a duplicate plate---and that appears impossible---the 'Dodger' is wholly unable to help herself."
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
DodgernounUS /ˈdɑːdʒər/
a shifty deceptive person
From this reading "Unless we can find a duplicate plate---and that appears impossible---the 'Dodger' is wholly unable to help herself."
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
duplicateverbUS /ˈduːpləkət/
make or do or perform again
From this reading "Unless we can find a duplicate plate---and that appears impossible---the 'Dodger' is wholly unable to help herself."
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
divisible by two
From this reading "Yes," nodded Hal Hastings, his voice as quiet and even as ever.
at any time
From this reading "Yes," nodded Hal Hastings, his voice as quiet and even as ever.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Unless we can find a duplicate plate---and that appears impossible---the 'Dodger' is wholly unable to help herself."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
Hal
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From this reading "Yes," nodded Hal Hastings, his voice as quiet and even as ever.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading "Yes," nodded Hal Hastings, his voice as quiet and even as ever.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Unless we can find a duplicate plate---and that appears impossible---the 'Dodger' is wholly unable to help herself."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Unless we can find a duplicate plate---and that appears impossible---the 'Dodger' is wholly unable to help herself."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
I'm
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From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "Unless we can find a duplicate plate---and that appears impossible---the 'Dodger' is wholly unable to help herself."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Unless we can find a duplicate plate---and that appears impossible---the 'Dodger' is wholly unable to help herself."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
Jetson
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From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
NAVYnounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading "WE BELONG TO THE NAVY, TOO!"
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading "Yes," nodded Hal Hastings, his voice as quiet and even as ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading "Unless we can find a duplicate plate---and that appears impossible---the 'Dodger' is wholly unable to help herself."
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Yes," nodded Hal Hastings, his voice as quiet and even as ever.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
term of address for a man
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WE BELONG TO THE NAVY, TOO!"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "WE BELONG TO THE NAVY, TOO!"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "WE BELONG TO THE NAVY, TOO!"
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "Unless we can find a duplicate plate---and that appears impossible---the 'Dodger' is wholly unable to help herself."
except if; if not
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "WE BELONG TO THE NAVY, TOO!"
at the time that
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Unless we can find a duplicate plate---and that appears impossible---the 'Dodger' is wholly unable to help herself."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," nodded Hal Hastings, his voice as quiet and even as ever.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You mean, sir," asked Midshipman Jetson, his voice hoarse in spite of his efforts to remain calm, "that we are doomed to remain here at the bottom of the bay unless divers reach us in time?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "If the outlook is as black as it appears, gentlemen," spoke Jack Benson from behind their backs, "I'm extremely sorry that such a disaster should have happened when we had six such promising young Naval officers aboard."
