used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
in the past
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
towards the shore from the water
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Don Winslow turned to grip the crippled man’s big hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Captain Riggs’ lads have been workin’ the whole night tryin’ to salvage the machines of the Scorpion’s invention.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Don Winslow turned to grip the crippled man’s big hand.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Winslow turned to grip the crippled man’s big hand.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
the act of departing
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Don Winslow turned to grip the crippled man’s big hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Don Winslow turned to grip the crippled man’s big hand.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Captain Riggs’ lads have been workin’ the whole night tryin’ to salvage the machines of the Scorpion’s invention.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “There was indeed!” nodded Splendor.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading “Captain Riggs’ lads have been workin’ the whole night tryin’ to salvage the machines of the Scorpion’s invention.
and nothing more
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading “Captain Riggs’ lads have been workin’ the whole night tryin’ to salvage the machines of the Scorpion’s invention.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading “Captain Riggs’ lads have been workin’ the whole night tryin’ to salvage the machines of the Scorpion’s invention.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Don Winslow turned to grip the crippled man’s big hand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Captain Riggs’ lads have been workin’ the whole night tryin’ to salvage the machines of the Scorpion’s invention.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “There was indeed!” nodded Splendor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
Riggs
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From this reading “Captain Riggs’ lads have been workin’ the whole night tryin’ to salvage the machines of the Scorpion’s invention.
salvageverbUS /ˈsælvədʒ/
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
From this reading “Captain Riggs’ lads have been workin’ the whole night tryin’ to salvage the machines of the Scorpion’s invention.
Scorpion's
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From this reading “Captain Riggs’ lads have been workin’ the whole night tryin’ to salvage the machines of the Scorpion’s invention.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
SplendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
express in words
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Don Winslow turned to grip the crippled man’s big hand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don Winslow turned to grip the crippled man’s big hand.
tryin
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From this reading “Captain Riggs’ lads have been workin’ the whole night tryin’ to salvage the machines of the Scorpion’s invention.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Don Winslow turned to grip the crippled man’s big hand.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
We'll
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From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
what's
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From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Captain Riggs’ lads have been workin’ the whole night tryin’ to salvage the machines of the Scorpion’s invention.
WinslownounUS /ˈwɪnzloʊ/
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading Don Winslow turned to grip the crippled man’s big hand.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading By the looks of the gang on the beach, a little while ago, there was a lot of work going on—more than just laying a dynamite charge.”
workin
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From this reading “Captain Riggs’ lads have been workin’ the whole night tryin’ to salvage the machines of the Scorpion’s invention.
the day immediately before today
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We’ll forgive you, Mr. Splendor,” he smiled, “provided you tell us what’s been happening ashore since yesterday.
