used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The vessel attacking is a corvette," cried Rayner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a bold enterprise, and I pray she may be successful for her sake as well as ours."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
Ariel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can she be the _Ariel_ or _Lily_?" asked Oliver.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a bold enterprise, and I pray she may be successful for her sake as well as ours."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Can she be the _Ariel_ or _Lily_?" asked Oliver.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading "The vessel attacking is a corvette," cried Rayner.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Whichever she is, the attempt would not have been made without good hope of success," remarked Rayner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is a bold enterprise, and I pray she may be successful for her sake as well as ours."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Whichever she is, the attempt would not have been made without good hope of success," remarked Rayner.
fearless and daring
From this reading It is a bold enterprise, and I pray she may be successful for her sake as well as ours."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can she be the _Ariel_ or _Lily_?" asked Oliver.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
corvettenounUS /kɔːrˈvet/
a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer
From this reading "The vessel attacking is a corvette," cried Rayner.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "The vessel attacking is a corvette," cried Rayner.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It is a bold enterprise, and I pray she may be successful for her sake as well as ours."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Whichever she is, the attempt would not have been made without good hope of success," remarked Rayner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Whichever she is, the attempt would not have been made without good hope of success," remarked Rayner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is a bold enterprise, and I pray she may be successful for her sake as well as ours."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The vessel attacking is a corvette," cried Rayner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a bold enterprise, and I pray she may be successful for her sake as well as ours."
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading "Can she be the _Ariel_ or _Lily_?" asked Oliver.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Whichever she is, the attempt would not have been made without good hope of success," remarked Rayner.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is a bold enterprise, and I pray she may be successful for her sake as well as ours."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Whichever she is, the attempt would not have been made without good hope of success," remarked Rayner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Whichever she is, the attempt would not have been made without good hope of success," remarked Rayner.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading "Can she be the _Ariel_ or _Lily_?" asked Oliver.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Can she be the _Ariel_ or _Lily_?" asked Oliver.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading It is a bold enterprise, and I pray she may be successful for her sake as well as ours."
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading It is a bold enterprise, and I pray she may be successful for her sake as well as ours."
Rayner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The vessel attacking is a corvette," cried Rayner.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Whichever she is, the attempt would not have been made without good hope of success," remarked Rayner.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading It is a bold enterprise, and I pray she may be successful for her sake as well as ours."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "Whichever she is, the attempt would not have been made without good hope of success," remarked Rayner.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It is a bold enterprise, and I pray she may be successful for her sake as well as ours."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The vessel attacking is a corvette," cried Rayner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "The vessel attacking is a corvette," cried Rayner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "She must have run close in for her shot to strike in the way they are doing.
(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 It is a bold enterprise, and I pray she may be successful for her sake as well as ours."
WhicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading "Whichever she is, the attempt would not have been made without good hope of success," remarked Rayner.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Whichever she is, the attempt would not have been made without good hope of success," remarked Rayner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Whichever she is, the attempt would not have been made without good hope of success," remarked Rayner.
