used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading He tried to make out figures aboard the steamer, but could not.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Why do you think they turned about and ran?" asked Paul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why do you think they turned about and ran?" asked Paul.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
binocularsnounUS /bəˈnɑːkjələrz/
(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do you think they turned about and ran?" asked Paul.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He tried to make out figures aboard the steamer, but could not.
set up or found
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
only a very short time before
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
the act of retaining something
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
engage in
From this reading He tried to make out figures aboard the steamer, but could not.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
not one, and not any
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He tried to make out figures aboard the steamer, but could not.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He tried to make out figures aboard the steamer, but could not.
OVERBOARDadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Why do you think they turned about and ran?" asked Paul.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "They probably suspected something," replied Dick.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Why do you think they turned about and ran?" asked Paul.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "They probably suspected something," replied Dick.
only a very short time before
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "They probably suspected something," replied Dick.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He tried to make out figures aboard the steamer, but could not.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
believed likely
From this reading "They probably suspected something," replied Dick.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why do you think they turned about and ran?" asked Paul.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Why do you think they turned about and ran?" asked Paul.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He tried to make out figures aboard the steamer, but could not.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried to make out figures aboard the steamer, but could not.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Why do you think they turned about and ran?" asked Paul.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
at the time that
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do you think they turned about and ran?" asked Paul.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "MAN OVERBOARD!"--CONCLUSION Of the eagerness with which he watched the chase, and noted the distance between the two vessels, Dick was hardly aware at the time.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading But he realized that he was under a great strain, and none more strongly than when he found he could scarcely open his cramped hands from holding the binoculars, through which he was looking at his yacht.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why do you think they turned about and ran?" asked Paul.
