used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
AlbatrossnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːs/
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
cabledverbUS /ˈkeɪbəld/
past form of “cable” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
cablegramnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlɡræm/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
Ezra's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
a social unit living together
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
IncidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
maroonedadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
millionaire'snounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
possessive form of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
not able to be found
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
absolutely essential
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
not one, and not any
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
come into possession of
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
with little or no delay
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
SantiagonounUS /ˌsæntiˈɑːɡoʊ/
city in the northern Dominican Republic
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
in the near future
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
a quantity of money
From this reading Incidentally, Dick asked for some money, since most of his was aboard the stolen yacht, and Mr. Hamilton promptly cabled a large sum, sufficient to hire a steamer for a month.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
Trascaron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading There his first act was to send a cablegram to his father, telling something of Uncle Ezra's daring acts, how they were marooned on the island, and of his intention to search for the _Albatross_.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
ValdeznounUS /vælˈdez/
a port on Alaska's southern coast from which oil is shipped to markets around the world
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
(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 THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
belonging to which person
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dick, after fitting himself and friends out with new clothing, next visited the lawyer, whom he had engaged to search for the Valdez family, informing the attorney that no further steps were necessary.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Dick asked eagerly for news of his missing yacht, but could obtain none, and was forced to content himself until they arrived at Santiago.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE PURSUIT No bad effects followed our friends' exposure on the raft, and starved bodies were soon well nourished by the good food supplied aboard the _Trascaron_, whose captain could not do enough for the young millionaire's party.
