used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He could hear quite clearly the angry, snarling voice of Judd the Kite, haranguing his men.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath it, now, on the three-rung ladder that led up from the lower shell, Hawk Carse waited.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Only two men besides Carse knew of its existence.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
Carse
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From this reading Only two men besides Carse knew of its existence.
without doubt or question
From this reading He could hear quite clearly the angry, snarling voice of Judd the Kite, haranguing his men.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
power to direct or determine
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could hear quite clearly the angry, snarling voice of Judd the Kite, haranguing his men.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
cunninglyadverb
in an attractive manner
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Only two men besides Carse knew of its existence.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
haranguingverbUS /hərˈæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “harangue” — deliver a harangue to; address forcefully
From this reading He could hear quite clearly the angry, snarling voice of Judd the Kite, haranguing his men.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could hear quite clearly the angry, snarling voice of Judd the Kite, haranguing his men.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He could hear quite clearly the angry, snarling voice of Judd the Kite, haranguing his men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
hullsnounUS /hʌlz/
plural of “hull” — dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Only two men besides Carse knew of its existence.
Judd
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From this reading He could hear quite clearly the angry, snarling voice of Judd the Kite, haranguing his men.
KitenounUS /kaɪt/
a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Only two men besides Carse knew of its existence.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Beneath it, now, on the three-rung ladder that led up from the lower shell, Hawk Carse waited.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Beneath it, now, on the three-rung ladder that led up from the lower shell, Hawk Carse waited.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Beneath it, now, on the three-rung ladder that led up from the lower shell, Hawk Carse waited.
man-hole
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From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
the force of workers available
From this reading Only two men besides Carse knew of its existence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Beneath it, now, on the three-rung ladder that led up from the lower shell, Hawk Carse waited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
and nothing more
From this reading Only two men besides Carse knew of its existence.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He could hear quite clearly the angry, snarling voice of Judd the Kite, haranguing his men.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Beneath it, now, on the three-rung ladder that led up from the lower shell, Hawk Carse waited.
snarlingverbUS /ˈsnɑːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading He could hear quite clearly the angry, snarling voice of Judd the Kite, haranguing his men.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
three-rung
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From this reading Beneath it, now, on the three-rung ladder that led up from the lower shell, Hawk Carse waited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
tween
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From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only two men besides Carse knew of its existence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Beneath it, now, on the three-rung ladder that led up from the lower shell, Hawk Carse waited.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He could hear quite clearly the angry, snarling voice of Judd the Kite, haranguing his men.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Beneath it, now, on the three-rung ladder that led up from the lower shell, Hawk Carse waited.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Hawk and the Kite_ In the deck of the control cabin, between a bank of instruments and the starboard wall, was another man-hole that gave entrance from the 'tween hulls compartment to the cabin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The adventurer for good reasons of his own had it built in; and so cunningly was its cover fitted on that its outlines were not visible.
