used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEFT ON A DESOLATE ISLAND.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
canoe-race
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From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
Crotty
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From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
DESOLATEadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading LEFT ON A DESOLATE ISLAND.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
being one more than seven
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
else
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From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
groundedverbUS /ˈɡraʊndɪd/
past form of “ground” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
in-rushing
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From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading LEFT ON A DESOLATE ISLAND.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading LEFT ON A DESOLATE ISLAND.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
Millgirl
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From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
movableadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvəbəl/
(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LEFT ON A DESOLATE ISLAND.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
RangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
except for; apart from
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
sloop's
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From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
not in physical motion
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course this disaster put a sudden end to the canoe-race that had caused it, and as the sloop's headway was checked, the entire fleet of dainty craft flocked about her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
transferringverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As she grounded in about eight feet of water, and while still at some distance from the shore, her sails were lowered, and preparations were made for transferring the passengers and their belongings to land.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So, while shouting to the Rangers to get their bedding, provisions, and everything else movable up from the hold, and so place them beyond reach of the in-rushing waters, he headed the sloop for the nearest beach.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The damage to the _Millgirl_ was of so serious a nature that Captain Crotty instantly realized the necessity for prompt action if he wished to save his vessel.
