used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
ADRIFTadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading TURNED ADRIFT.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not understand it at first, but a single glance at the faces of his companions explained it all.
Barclay
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From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not understand it at first, but a single glance at the faces of his companions explained it all.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He did not understand it at first, but a single glance at the faces of his companions explained it all.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not understand it at first, but a single glance at the faces of his companions explained it all.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He did not understand it at first, but a single glance at the faces of his companions explained it all.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He did not understand it at first, but a single glance at the faces of his companions explained it all.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He did not understand it at first, but a single glance at the faces of his companions explained it all.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He did not understand it at first, but a single glance at the faces of his companions explained it all.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not understand it at first, but a single glance at the faces of his companions explained it all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not understand it at first, but a single glance at the faces of his companions explained it all.
immediately past
From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
LucasnounUS /ˈluːkəs/
United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
relieve from
From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He did not understand it at first, but a single glance at the faces of his companions explained it all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
required or under orders
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading TURNED ADRIFT.
TycoonnounUS /taɪˈkuːn/
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He did not understand it at first, but a single glance at the faces of his companions explained it all.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
(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 "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading FRANK looked, and was not a little surprised to find that the Tycoon, which he had all the while supposed was following the boat, was almost out of sight.
which person or people
From this reading Even Lucas, who had shown so much courage a few minutes before, betrayed the utmost consternation now.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Nelson," said Mr. Gale, in a tone of resignation, "Captain Barclay has got rid of you at last."
