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From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
put or send forth
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
creditableadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəbəl/
worthy of often limited commendation
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
DocknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
dock-heads
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From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
down-stream
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From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
endeavoured
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From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
EnthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
Ernest
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From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
foamyadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmi/
producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had a wonderful send-off.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
how
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From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
Katharine's
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From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
lanyardnounUS /ˈlænjərd/
a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
London'snounUS /ˈlʌndənz/
possessive form of “london” — the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
not any; not one
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
a brief written record
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
petrelsnounUS /ˈpetrəlz/
plural of “petrel” — relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
QuestnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
resoundinglyadverbUS /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/
in a resounding manner
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
send-offnoun
an organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture
From this reading We had a wonderful send-off.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
Shackleton
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From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
term of address for a man
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
St
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From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
stentorianadjective
(used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
towedverbUS /toʊd/
past form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
tuggedverbUS /tʌɡd/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
warpedadjectiveUS /wɔːrpt/
used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The watching crowd, realizing the intention, cheered resoundingly; and as if put on its mettle by this tribute of farewell, the whistle made another and more successful effort; a fairly creditable note resulted as the _Quest_ was towed and warped out through the dock-heads into the open river.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
in or at the place that
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Enthusiastically she endeavoured to celebrate the occasion by a stentorian blast on her whistle; but no matter how diligently the lanyard was tugged, nothing beyond a hoarse moan resulted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the great Tower Bridge opened for us, as if we were a liner of repute instead of one of the stormy petrels of the sea, we passed up to London Bridge, where we swung about and then dropped down-stream under our own power.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading We had a wonderful send-off.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading London’s Good-bye On Saturday, September 17, precisely at one o’clock, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the word to cast off, and the _Quest_ started from St. Katharine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, on her journey across the foamy leagues.
