(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Later that night the _Queen_ caught fire and burned to the water's edge.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Great human interest stuff," he said as he hung up.
AssociatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
Blairs
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From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Later that night the _Queen_ caught fire and burned to the water's edge.
the act of burning something
From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Later that night the _Queen_ caught fire and burned to the water's edge.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
Cranston
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From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Later that night the _Queen_ caught fire and burned to the water's edge.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
at any time
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Later that night the _Queen_ caught fire and burned to the water's edge.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
set up or found
From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Great human interest stuff," he said as he hung up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Great human interest stuff," he said as he hung up.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "Great human interest stuff," he said as he hung up.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading "Great human interest stuff," he said as he hung up.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Great human interest stuff," he said as he hung up.
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 Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later that night the _Queen_ caught fire and burned to the water's edge.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Later that night the _Queen_ caught fire and burned to the water's edge.
not one, and not any
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Later that night the _Queen_ caught fire and burned to the water's edge.
saddenedverbUS /ˈsædənd/
past form of “sadden” — make unhappy
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
cut with a saw
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "Great human interest stuff," he said as he hung up.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Later that night the _Queen_ caught fire and burned to the water's edge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Later that night the _Queen_ caught fire and burned to the water's edge.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Helen telephoned the story of Captain Billy and the burning of the _Queen_ to the _Associated Press_ at Cranston and found the night editor there anxious for the story.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Later that night the _Queen_ caught fire and burned to the water's edge.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Great human interest stuff," he said as he hung up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The Blairs and Stevens watched the burning of the _Queen_ from the knoll on which the Blair home was situated and later they saw the shower of fireworks set off at Crescent Beach, far down the lake.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — 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 Later that night the _Queen_ caught fire and burned to the water's edge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some said that Captain Billy, saddened by the tragedy which had almost befallen the majestic old craft, had set the fire himself but none ever knew definitely.
