used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
at or in the front
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
ANDY
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From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now they were ready to lower the small craft they carried slung on davits at the stern.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Consequently the boys had no difficulty in coming up to her in their boat.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Consequently the boys had no difficulty in coming up to her in their boat.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Now they were ready to lower the small craft they carried slung on davits at the stern.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now it was likely to come in useful.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Consequently the boys had no difficulty in coming up to her in their boat.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently the boys had no difficulty in coming up to her in their boat.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Now they were ready to lower the small craft they carried slung on davits at the stern.
davits
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From this reading Now they were ready to lower the small craft they carried slung on davits at the stern.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Consequently the boys had no difficulty in coming up to her in their boat.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
GullverbUS /ɡʌl/
make a fool or dupe of
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Now it was likely to come in useful.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Now they were ready to lower the small craft they carried slung on davits at the stern.
most important element
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
in motion
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
not any; not one
From this reading Consequently the boys had no difficulty in coming up to her in their boat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now they were ready to lower the small craft they carried slung on davits at the stern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now they were ready to lower the small craft they carried slung on davits at the stern.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Now they were ready to lower the small craft they carried slung on davits at the stern.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading Now they were ready to lower the small craft they carried slung on davits at the stern.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now they were ready to lower the small craft they carried slung on davits at the stern.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Now they were ready to lower the small craft they carried slung on davits at the stern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Consequently the boys had no difficulty in coming up to her in their boat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now they were ready to lower the small craft they carried slung on davits at the stern.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Consequently the boys had no difficulty in coming up to her in their boat.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Consequently the boys had no difficulty in coming up to her in their boat.
being of use or service
From this reading Now it was likely to come in useful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now they were ready to lower the small craft they carried slung on davits at the stern.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading ANDY IS CAUGHT The lighter had been slowly moving ahead, but not under the influence of her sail, for the main sheet was free and the piece of canvas was idly flapping in the wind.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading This was a new addition to the _Gull_, put in place since the rescue of Paul Gale, for the brothers thought they might need it if they chanced to sight the wreck of the motor boat.
