used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
divisible by two
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
Foedric
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR MONA.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading So, leaving the rest of the party, we two started out to investigate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
the act of departing
From this reading So, leaving the rest of the party, we two started out to investigate.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
MONAnounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR MONA.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading So, leaving the rest of the party, we two started out to investigate.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading So, leaving the rest of the party, we two started out to investigate.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR MONA.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
transport commercially
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So, leaving the rest of the party, we two started out to investigate.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
in a swift manner
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
Thorwald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So, leaving the rest of the party, we two started out to investigate.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR MONA.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was something new for the latter to show so much curiosity, but he could not be more eager than I was to attempt to find out what we had seen through the telescope.
in or at the place that
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We were indeed approaching the surface with great rapidity, and Foedric was obliged to put on power to prevent us from falling too swiftly.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Fortunately he was able to keep our ship under perfect management, and so, without accident or even a shock, he brought us gently to land, not far from the spot where Thorwald had seen the signs of life.
