used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This did not seem such a very easy thing to do.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The two divers were all equipped, and all that was now necessary was for them to leave the Dart.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
Barney
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From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would seem that to open a door or window for exit would be to instantly flood the interior of the boat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It would seem that to open a door or window for exit would be to instantly flood the interior of the boat.
an occurrence of something
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
DartverbUS /dɑːrt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This did not seem such a very easy thing to do.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading The two divers were all equipped, and all that was now necessary was for them to leave the Dart.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This did not seem such a very easy thing to do.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It would seem that to open a door or window for exit would be to instantly flood the interior of the boat.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading The two divers were all equipped, and all that was now necessary was for them to leave the Dart.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading It would seem that to open a door or window for exit would be to instantly flood the interior of the boat.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading It would seem that to open a door or window for exit would be to instantly flood the interior of the boat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two divers were all equipped, and all that was now necessary was for them to leave the Dart.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It would seem that to open a door or window for exit would be to instantly flood the interior of the boat.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading It would seem that to open a door or window for exit would be to instantly flood the interior of the boat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
go away from a place
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
the force of workers available
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
absolutely essential
From this reading The two divers were all equipped, and all that was now necessary was for them to leave the Dart.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This did not seem such a very easy thing to do.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The two divers were all equipped, and all that was now necessary was for them to leave the Dart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It would seem that to open a door or window for exit would be to instantly flood the interior of the boat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It would seem that to open a door or window for exit would be to instantly flood the interior of the boat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This did not seem such a very easy thing to do.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This did not seem such a very easy thing to do.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two divers were all equipped, and all that was now necessary was for them to leave the Dart.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
a special situation
From this reading This did not seem such a very easy thing to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This did not seem such a very easy thing to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Frank had some misgivings as to the policy of allowing these two inexperienced men to leave the Dart.
precisely as stated
From this reading This did not seem such a very easy thing to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two divers were all equipped, and all that was now necessary was for them to leave the Dart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two divers were all equipped, and all that was now necessary was for them to leave the Dart.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It would seem that to open a door or window for exit would be to instantly flood the interior of the boat.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading So he caused Barney to place one of the suits within easy reach, so that in case of need he could easily don it and go to their aid.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would seem that to open a door or window for exit would be to instantly flood the interior of the boat.
